Thomas M. Bacon

Thomas M. Bacon (July 1803 – March 6, 1874) was an American politician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County in 1858.

Thomas M. Bacon
Member of the Maryland House of Delegates
from the Harford County district
In office
1858–1858
Personal details
BornJuly 1803
DiedMarch 6, 1874(1874-03-06) (aged 70)
Oxford, New York, U.S.
Political partyKnow Nothing
Occupation
  • Politician
  • educator

Early life

Thomas M. Bacon was born in July 1803.[1]

Career

Bacon was appointed as the notary public of Havre de Grace in 1852 and 1854.[2][3]

Bacon ran as a Know Nothing (known then as American Party). Bacon served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County in 1858.[4][5][6]

Bacon also worked as principal of an academy and justice of the peace.[1]

Personal life

Bacon married, but his wife predeceased him. Bacon lived in Havre de Grace and moved to Oxford, New York, around 1871.[1][6]

Bacon died on March 6, 1874, in Oxford.[1][7]

References
  1. "Death of A Former Citizen of Cecil County". Cecil Whig. March 14, 1874. p. 3. Retrieved March 18, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.open access
  2. "City and State Appointments". The Baltimore Sun. February 26, 1852. p. 1. Retrieved March 18, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.open access
  3. "Maryland State Appointments". The Baltimore Sun. February 23, 1854. p. 1. Retrieved March 18, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.open access
  4. "Historical List, House of Delegates, Harford County". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. April 30, 1999. Retrieved March 18, 2023.
  5. "Harford County Returns---Official". The Southern Aegis. November 14, 1857. p. 5. Retrieved March 18, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.open access
  6. "Thomas M. Bacon..." The Aegis and Intelligencer. March 20, 1874. p. 2. Retrieved March 18, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.open access
  7. "Bacon". Cecil Whig. March 14, 1874. p. 2. Retrieved March 18, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.open access
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