James Touchstone

For his son, the Maryland politician, see James M. Touchstone.

James Touchstone
Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the Cecil County district
In office 1868–1870 Serving with John W. Davis, Levi R. Mearns, William Richards, George Biddle, John Owens
Personal details
Died	December 14, 1872 (aged 56) Port Deposit, Maryland, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Children	James M. Touchstone
Occupation	Politician blacksmith

James Touchstone (died December 14, 1872) was an American politician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Cecil County from 1868 to 1870.

Career

Touchstone was a Democrat. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Cecil County from 1868 to 1870.[1]

Touchstone wrote about politics in newspapers.[2] He worked as a blacksmith.[3]

Personal life

Touchstone lived in Port Deposit.[4] His son was James M. Touchstone, who also served in the Maryland House of Delegates.[5]

He died on December 14, 1872, at the age of 56, in Port Deposit.[2][4][6]

References

1. "Historical List, House of Delegates, Cecil County (1790-1974)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. February 1, 2000. Retrieved July 15, 2023.
2. "Death of James Touchstone". The Aegis. December 27, 1872. p. 2. Retrieved July 15, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
3. "James Touchstone..." Smyrna Times. December 25, 1872. p. 2. Retrieved July 15, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
4. "Death of a Well-Known Marylander". The Baltimore Sun. December 17, 1872. p. 1. Retrieved July 15, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
5. "Mr. Jas. M. Touchstone". The Cecil Whig. June 12, 1886. p. 3. Retrieved July 15, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
6. "Touchstone". The Baltimore Sun. December 16, 1872. p. 2. Retrieved July 15, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.