Robert Wason (Maryland politician)

Robert Wason was an American politician and lawyer from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland Senate, representing Washington County, from 1838 to 1840.

Robert Wason
Member of the Maryland Senate
from the Washington County district
In office
1838–1840
Preceded byOffice established
Succeeded byJohn Newcomer
Personal details
Resting placeHancock, Maryland, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Occupation
  • Politician
  • lawyer

Career

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Wason was elected in 1838 to the Maryland Senate, defeating Andrew Kershner. He served as a member of the Maryland Senate, representing Washington County, from 1838 to 1840.[1][2]

Wason was appointed by Governor Francis Thomas as register of wills of Washington County in September 1843. He served in that role until he resigned in November 1843.[1][3][4]

Wason was a Democrat. He served as a presidential elector in the 1836 United States presidential election. He served as a delegate from Maryland's second district to the 1848 Democratic National Convention.[5]

Wason practiced law with George Freaner and George W. Smith.[1]

Personal life

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Wason worked to establish the Presbyterian Church in Hancock, Maryland. A large monument is in front of the church marking the grave of Wason.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d Thomas, Thomas J. C. (1906). A history of Washington County, Maryland from the earliest settlements to the present time, including a history of Hagerstown. pp. 234, 366, 428, 552, 565. Retrieved December 13, 2022 – via Archive.org.
  2. ^ "Historical List, Senate, Washington County (1838-1966)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. September 30, 1999. Retrieved December 13, 2022.
  3. ^ "Robert Wason". The Baltimore Sun. September 15, 1843. p. 1. Retrieved December 13, 2022 – via Newspapers.com. 
  4. ^ "Resigned". The Baltimore Sun. November 3, 1843. p. 1. Retrieved December 13, 2022 – via Newspapers.com. 
  5. ^ "Maryland Politics". The Baltimore Sun. May 20, 1848. p. 2. Retrieved December 13, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.