J. Martin McNabb
Joseph Martin McNabb (October 18, 1847 – April 2, 1926) was an American politician from Maryland. He served in the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County, from 1884 to 1888.
J. Martin McNabb | |
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| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the Harford County district | |
| In office 1884–1888 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Joseph Martin McNabb October 18, 1847 Macton, Harford County, Maryland, U.S. |
| Died | April 2, 1926 (aged 78) Cardiff, Maryland, U.S. |
| Resting place | Darlington Cemetery Darlington, Maryland, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Sarah Ellen Savin (died 1924) |
| Children | Charles H. |
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Early life
Joseph Martin McNabb was born on October 18, 1847, at the family homestead in Macton, Harford County, Maryland, to Nancy (née Martin) and David G. McNabb. His father was a wheelwright and farmer. McNabb was educated at Harford Central Academy.[1]
Career
McNabb was a director of Harford Bank. He worked as a teacher in Maryland schools in the 1870s.[2] McNabb read law and was admitted to the bar in 1874. He ran a law practice in Bel Air and Macton. He stopped practicing law in 1925.[1][2][3]
McNabb was a Democrat. McNabb ran for county surveyor in 1873 and served in that role for some years.[1][4] He was elected as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County, from 1884 to 1888.[5]
Personal life
McNabb married Sarah Ellen Savin. They had one son, Charles H. McNabb. His wife died in 1924.[1][2] He was affiliated with the Methodist Episcopal Church.[1]
McNabb died on April 2, 1926, at his home in Cardiff, Maryland. He was buried at Darlington Cemetery.[2]
References
- Portrait and Biographical Record of Harford and Cecil Counties, Maryland. 1897. pp. 203–204. Retrieved 2023-10-14 – via Archive.org.
- "Oldest Harford County Lawyer Dies At Cardiff". The Baltimore Sun. 1926-04-03. p. 4. Retrieved 2023-02-15 – via Newspapers.com.
- "List of Qualified Teachers of Harford County". The Aegis and Intelligencer. 1870-08-26. p. 2. Retrieved 2023-02-15 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Democratic Primary Elections". The Aegis and Intelligencer. 1873-09-05. p. 2. Retrieved 2023-02-15 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Historical List, House of Delegates, Harford County". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. 1999-04-30. Retrieved 2023-02-15.