Lawson C. Tosh

Lawson C. Tosh (born January 13, 1879) was an American politician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Cecil County from 1943 to 1946.

Lawson C. Tosh
Member of the Maryland House of Delegates
from the Cecil County district
In office
1943–1946
Serving with Joseph B. Bryson and Josephine A. Mackie
Personal details
Born(1879-01-13)January 13, 1879
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse
Leora Crothers
​
(died 1929)​
Children2
Occupation
  • Politician
  • businessman

Early life

Lawson C. Tosh was born on January 13, 1879, to India Matilda (née Craig) and John C. Tosh.[1][2]

Career

In 1921, Tosh and David T. Reed purchased Brown and Shallcross, a meat business on Pearl Street in Rising Sun. He operated the business until 1936. At one point, it was known as Tosh & Tosh.[3][4][5]

Tosh was a Democrat. In 1923, Tosh ran for the Democratic nomination for sheriff of Cecil County.[6] In 1933, Tosh was recommended as postmaster of Rising Sun.[5] In 1934, he was elected as county commissioner of district 3 of Cecil County, defeating Cecil Kirk.[7] In 1937, Tosh was elected president of the Eastern Shore County Commissioners Association.[8] Tosh served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Cecil County from 1943 to 1946.[9]

Personal life

Tosh married Leora Crothers, daughter of Granville Crothers. They had one son and one daughter, John L. and Martha. She died in 1929.[10] He lived in Rising Sun.[2]

References
  1. "Mrs. India Matilda Tosh". The Midland Journal. January 22, 1943. p. 8. Retrieved July 13, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.open access
  2. "Maryland Manual, 1945-46". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. August 2, 2018. p. 139. Retrieved July 13, 2023.
  3. Johnston, George (1956). Cecil County: A Reference Book of History, Business and General Information. p. 276. Retrieved July 13, 2023 – via Archive.org.
  4. Rising Sun Centennial Celebration, 1860–1960. 1960. p. 39. Retrieved July 13, 2023 – via Archive.org.
  5. "Recommended for Postmaster". The Midland Journal. November 3, 1933. p. 1. Retrieved July 13, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.open access
  6. "Announce Candidacy". The Midland Journal. April 13, 1923. p. 1. Retrieved July 13, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.open access
  7. "Unofficial Vote in Cecil County". The Midland Journal. November 9, 1934. p. 1. Retrieved July 13, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.open access
  8. "Eastern Shore Commissioners at Centerville". Worcester Democrat and the Ledger-Enterprise. April 23, 1937. p. 1. Retrieved July 13, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.open access
  9. "Historical List, House of Delegates, Cecil County (1790-1974)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. February 1, 2000. Retrieved July 13, 2023.
  10. "Mrs. Lawson Tosh". The Midland Journal. December 20, 1929. p. 1. Retrieved July 13, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.open access
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