James Touchstone

James Touchstone (died December 14, 1872) was an American politician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Cecil County from 1868 to 1870.

James Touchstone
Member of the Maryland House of Delegates
from the Cecil County district
In office
1868–1870
Serving with John W. Davis, Levi R. Mearns, William Richards, George Biddle, John Owens
Personal details
Died (aged 56)
Port Deposit, Maryland, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
ChildrenJames M. Touchstone
Occupation
  • Politician
  • blacksmith

Career

Touchstone was a Democrat. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Cecil County from 1868 to 1870.[1]

Touchstone wrote about politics in newspapers.[2] He worked as a blacksmith.[3]

Personal life

Touchstone lived in Port Deposit.[4] His son was James M. Touchstone, who also served in the Maryland House of Delegates.[5]

He died on December 14, 1872, at the age of 56, in Port Deposit.[2][4][6]

References

  1. "Historical List, House of Delegates, Cecil County (1790-1974)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. February 1, 2000. Retrieved July 15, 2023.
  2. "Death of James Touchstone". The Aegis. December 27, 1872. p. 2. Retrieved July 15, 2023 via Newspapers.com.open access
  3. "James Touchstone..." Smyrna Times. December 25, 1872. p. 2. Retrieved July 15, 2023 via Newspapers.com.open access
  4. "Death of a Well-Known Marylander". The Baltimore Sun. December 17, 1872. p. 1. Retrieved July 15, 2023 via Newspapers.com.open access
  5. "Mr. Jas. M. Touchstone". The Cecil Whig. June 12, 1886. p. 3. Retrieved July 15, 2023 via Newspapers.com.open access
  6. "Touchstone". The Baltimore Sun. December 16, 1872. p. 2. Retrieved July 15, 2023 via Newspapers.com.open access
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