Samuel M. Whiteford

Samuel M. Whiteford (May 1809 – March 2, 1889) was an American politician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County in 1867.

Samuel M. Whiteford
Member of the Maryland House of Delegates
from the Harford County district
In office
1867–1867
Personal details
BornMay 1809
DiedMarch 2, 1889(1889-03-02) (aged 79)
near Pylesville, Maryland, U.S.
Resting placeSlate Presbyterian Church Cemetery
Political partyWhig
Democratic
Spouse(s)Miss Ramsay
Sarah Jean Heaps
Children10
RelativesWilliam M. Whiteford (grandson)
OccupationPolitician

Early life

Samuel M. Whiteford was born in May 1809.[1]

Career

In 1850, Whiteford was elected as a Whig as county commissioner of Harford County.[2]

After the war, Whiteford became a Democrat.[2] He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County in 1867.[3] He then served as register of voters for twelve years.[2]

Whiteford was a slave owner.[4]

Personal life

Whiteford married Miss Ramsay, daughter of Colonel James Ramsay.[5] They had seven children, William E., James R, Henry Clay, Samuel J., Mrs. William H. Wilson, Rebecca and Sallie A. His daughter Sallie married Robert S. Parke.[2][5][6][7] Whiteford married Sarah Jean Heaps, daughter of John Heaps. They had three sons, including Robert Morgan, Nelson and Elmer C.[5][8] His grandson was William M. Whiteford, son of James R. Whiteford.[9][10]

Whiteford was a member of the Slate Presbyterian Church. Whiteford died on March 2 (or 3[5]), 1889, at his home near Pylesville. He was buried at Slate Presbyterian Church Cemetery.[2][5]

References
  1. "Celebrating A Birthday". The Aegis and Intelligencer. May 29, 1885. p. 2. Retrieved March 12, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.open access
  2. "Death of Samuel M. Whiteford". The Baltimore Sun. March 4, 1889. p. 5. Retrieved March 13, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.open access
  3. "Historical List, House of Delegates, Harford County". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. April 30, 1999. Retrieved March 13, 2023.
  4. "Charlotte Hall". Delta Herald-Times. April 17, 1885. p. 3. Retrieved March 12, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.open access
  5. "Death of Samuel M. Whiteford". The Aegis and Intelligencer. March 8, 1889. p. 2. Retrieved March 13, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.open access
  6. "Death of Mrs. Robert S. Parke". The Delta Herald. August 19, 1887. p. 6. Retrieved March 13, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.open access
  7. "Democratic State Convention". The Aegis and Intelligencer. May 18, 1888. p. 2. Retrieved March 13, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.open access
  8. "Will of the Late Samuel M. Whiteford". The Aegis and Intelligencer. March 8, 1889. p. 2. Retrieved March 13, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.open access
  9. "The Maryland Manual, 1897–8" (PDF). Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. 1898. pp. 56–57. Retrieved March 13, 2023.
  10. "James R. Whiteford". The Aegis and Intelligencer. June 8, 1906. p. 3. Retrieved March 13, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.open access
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