Daniel S. Biser (1801 – February 27, 1877) was an American politician. He served as member of the Maryland House of Delegates from 1837 to 1839, 1841 to 1842, 1844 to 1845 and in 1849. Biser served as Speaker of the Maryland House of Delegates in 1841 and 1842.
Daniel S. Biser | |
|---|---|
| Speaker of the Maryland House of Delegates | |
| In office 1841 | |
| Preceded by | Charles Sterrett Ridgely |
| Succeeded by | John Carroll LeGrand |
| In office 1842 | |
| Preceded by | John Carroll LeGrand |
| Succeeded by | William H. Watson |
| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates | |
| In office 1837–1839 | |
| In office 1841–1842 | |
| In office 1844–1845 | |
| In office 1849 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1801 |
| Died | February 27, 1877 (aged 75–76) Burkittsville, Maryland, U.S. |
| Resting place | Burkittsville Union Cemetery Burkittsville, Maryland, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
Early life edit
Daniel S. Biser was born in 1801.[1]
Career edit
Biser was a Democrat. He served in the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Frederick County, Maryland, from 1837 to 1839, 1841 to 1842, 1844 to 1845 and in 1849. In 1845, he resigned before the conclusion of his term. After his resignation, he was appointed to the Baltimore Custom House.[2][3] He served as Speaker of the Maryland House of Delegates in 1841 and 1842 with John Carroll LeGrand serving between his two terms.[2][4]
Biser was appointed as assistant flour inspector by Governor Lowe. In 1853, Biser was appointed as flour inspector general in Baltimore by Governor Ligon.[5][6] Biser was elected to a six-year term as clerk of the Circuit Court in Frederick County in 1865, but only served until 1867.[7] In 1867, Biser was appointed by Judge Nelson to replace J. W. L. Carty who died in office as clerk of the Circuit Court.[5][8]
Biser served as a member of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal board.[5]
Personal life edit
Biser married and his wife died in 1876.[9] In 1845, Biser lost a son after a tree fell on him.[10] In 1864, Biser lost another son B. F. Biser, a captain in the 7th Illinois Infantry Regiment at the Battle of Old River Lake.[11]
Biser died on February 27, 1877, at his home in Burkittsville, Maryland.[5] He was buried at the Burkittsville Union Cemetery.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b "History". burkittsvillecemetery.org. Archived from the original on September 23, 2022. Retrieved September 23, 2022.
- ^ a b "Historical List, House of Delegates, Frederick County (1790-1974)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. January 4, 2010. Retrieved September 22, 2022.
- ^ "Appointment in the Custom House". American Republican and Baltimore Clipper. March 12, 1845. p. 2. Retrieved September 23, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Historical List, Speakers of the House of Delegates". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. May 2, 2019. Retrieved September 23, 2022.
- ^ a b c d "Letter from Frederick". The Baltimore Sun. February 28, 1877. p. 4. Retrieved September 23, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Maryland State Appointments". The Baltimore Sun. February 23, 1853. p. 1. Retrieved September 23, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Frederick County, Maryland - Circuit Court". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. March 14, 2022. Retrieved September 22, 2022.
- ^ "Appointment". The Baltimore Sun. March 14, 1867. p. 2. Retrieved September 23, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "The wife of Col. Daniel S. Biser". Shepherdstown Register. August 26, 1876. p. 2. Retrieved September 23, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Distressing Accident". Buffalo Courier. March 18, 1845. p. 2. Retrieved September 23, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Killed in Battle". The Baltimore Sun. July 2, 1864. p. 1. Retrieved September 23, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
