David Rinehart

David Rinehart
Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the Frederick County district
In office 1864–1866 Serving with Joshua Biggs, Upton Buhrman, Thomas Hammond, Oliver P. Snyder, Charles E. Trail, David Agnew, Samuel Keefer, David J. Markey, Thomas A. Smith
Preceded by	Joshua Biggs, Hiram Buhrman, James M. Coale, Thomas Hammond, Henry R. Harris, Thomas Johnson
Succeeded by	Henry Baker, Upton Buhrman, Thomas Gorsuch, John L. Linthicum, John R. Rouzer, John A. Steiner
Personal details
Died	January 15, 1903 (aged 85) near Union Bridge, Maryland, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Children	2
Relatives	William Henry Rinehart (brother)
Occupation	Politician

David Rinehart (died January 15, 1903) was an American politician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Frederick County from 1864 to 1866.

Early life

David Rinehart was born in Carroll County, Maryland. His brother was sculptor William Henry Rinehart.[1]

Career

Rinehart was associated with a Friends school.[2] He was elected as county commissioner of Frederick County twice.[1] He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Frederick County, from 1864 to 1866.[1][3] He was elected to the convention for the Maryland Constitution of 1864.[1] While in the legislature, he received the nickname "Honest David Rinehart".[2]

In 1879, he ran as a Republican in Carroll County for the Maryland Senate, but was defeated by Henry Vanderford.[1]

Personal life

Rinehart had two sons, Winfield S. and Lincoln W.[1]

Rinehart died on January 15, 1903, aged 85, at Cottage Home in Frederick County, near Union Bridge.[1][2]

References

1. "Mr. David Rinehart died..." The Democratic Advocate. January 24, 1903. p. 3. Retrieved March 10, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
2. "David Rinehart". The News. January 19, 1903. p. 4. Retrieved March 10, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
3. "Historical List, House of Delegates, Frederick County (1790-1974)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. January 4, 2010. Retrieved March 10, 2024.