Samuel Ford (Maryland politician)

Samuel Ford (died February 27, 1900) was an American politician and brickmaker from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Cecil County in 1858.

Samuel Ford
Member of the Maryland House of Delegates
from the Cecil County district
In office
1858–1858
Serving with James A. Davis and Milton Y. Kidd
Personal details
Died (aged 68)
Washington, D.C., U.S.
Political partyWhig
Republican
SpouseElla Stout
Children2
Occupation
  • Politician
  • brickmaker

Early life

Samuel Ford was born to John Ford. His father was a reverend in North East, Maryland.[1]

Career

Ford was a Whig and later became a Republican.[1] He was elected as a Whig and served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Cecil County in 1858.[1][2]

During the start of the Civil War, Ford organized Company A of the 5th Maryland Regiment and served as its captain. The company served at conflicts including in Berlin, Maryland, at the Siege of Petersburg and the Battle of Antietam.[1] After the war, Ford worked in a brick business and supplied brick for buildings in Washington, D.C., including the United States Capitol and the Bureau of Engraving and Printing.[1]

Personal life

Ford married Ella Stout, daughter of Joseph T. Stout. They had two sons, Herbert and Carroll.[1] He was a member and steward of the Metropolitan Methodist Episcopal Church in Washington, D.C.[1]

Ford died on February 27, 1900, at the age of 68, at his home in Washington, D.C.[1]

References
  1. "Captain Samuel Ford". Cecil Whig. March 3, 1900. p. 10. Retrieved July 17, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.open access
  2. "Historical List, House of Delegates, Cecil County (1790-1974)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. February 1, 2000. Retrieved July 17, 2023.
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