William M. Whiteford (c. 1869 – August 3, 1936) was an American politician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County from 1896 to 1900.
William M. Whiteford | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the Harford County district | |
| In office 1896–1900 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 1869 |
| Died | August 3, 1936 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Resting place | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Children | 6 |
| Relatives | Samuel M. Whiteford (grandfather) |
| Alma mater | Eaton & Burnett's Business College |
Early life
editWilliam M. Whiteford was born around 1869 to Mollie (née Gladden) and James R. Whiteford.[1][2] His grandfather was Samuel M. Whiteford, a state delegate.[3] He graduated from Eaton & Burnett's Business College in Baltimore.[1]
Career
editWhiteford worked in the insurance and fertilizer industry in Cambria.[1]
Whiteford was a Democrat. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County from 1896 to 1900.[4]
Whiteford moved to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, around 1906 and worked in real estate and insurance.[2][5]
Personal life
editWhiteford married. They had two sons and four daughters.[2][5]
Whiteford died on August 3, 1936, in Pittsburgh. He was buried in Pittsburgh.[2][5]
References
edit- ^ a b c "The Maryland Manual, 1897–8" (PDF). Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. 1898. pp. 56–57. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
- ^ a b c d "Former Resident of Delta-Cardiff Area Dies in Pittsburgh". The Gazette and Daily. August 7, 1936. p. 20. Retrieved March 11, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Death of Samuel M. Whiteford". The Aegis and Intelligencer. March 8, 1889. p. 2. Retrieved March 13, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Historical List, House of Delegates, Harford County". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. April 30, 1999. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
- ^ a b c "William M. Whiteford". Delta Herald-Times. August 6, 1936. p. 4. Retrieved March 11, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
