William T. Beeks (Maryland politician)

William T. Beeks (March 20, 1829 – September 21, 1898) was an American politician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Cecil County in 1892.

William T. Beeks
Member of the Maryland House of Delegates
from the Cecil County district
In office
1892–1892
Preceded byHiester Hess, William H. Simcoe, Thomas Pearce
Succeeded byFrank H. Mackie, Richard L. Thomas Jr., George S. Woolley
Personal details
Born(1829-03-20)March 20, 1829
near Chesapeake City, Maryland, U.S.
DiedSeptember 21, 1898(1898-09-21) (aged 69)
near Cecilton, Maryland, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Occupation
  • Politician
  • farmer

Early life

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William T. Beeks was born on March 20, 1829, on a farm near Chesapeake City, Maryland, to Martha A. (née Cruikshank) and John L. Beeks. At a young age, his family moved to Baltimore County. At the age of 11, the family returned to live near Cecilton. He attended a county school in Cecilton.[1] At the age of 18, his father died and he ran the family farm.[1]

Career

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Beeks was a Democrat. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Cecil County in 1892.[2]

Personal life

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Beeks was married.[1][3] He lived in Warwick.[4]

Beeks died on September 21, 1898, at his home near Cecilton.[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "William T. Beeks". The Baltimore Sun. January 2, 1892. p. 3. Retrieved October 11, 2023 – via Newspapers.com. 
  2. ^ "Historical List, House of Delegates, Cecil County (1790-1974)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. February 1, 2000. Retrieved October 11, 2023.
  3. ^ a b "William T. Beeks". The Midland Journal. September 30, 1898. p. 3. Retrieved October 10, 2023 – via Newspapers.com. 
  4. ^ "State of Maryland". The Baltimore Sun. January 4, 1892. p. 4. Retrieved October 11, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.