Joseph S. Whiteford (politician)

Joseph S. Whiteford
In office 1908–1909 Serving with Martin L. Jarrett, Harry C. Lawder, Walter R. McComas
Constituency	Harford County
Personal details
Born	October 1859 near Whiteford, Maryland, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Children	2
Occupation	Politician farmer canner

Joseph S. Whiteford (born October 1859) was an American politician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County, from 1908 to 1909.

Early life

Joseph S. Whiteford was born in October 1859 near Whiteford, Maryland, to Elizabeth Whiteford.[1][2]

Career

Whiteford ran a dairy farm and worked in the canning industry.[1]

Whiteford was a Democrat. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County, from 1908 to 1909.[3][4]

Personal life

Whiteford married the daughter of Foulk Jones around 1884. They had two sons, Roger and Guy.[1]

In 1916, Whiteford was arrested for an automobile crash into a street car, but the charges were dismissed.[5]

References

1. "Maryland Manual, 1907-1908, Sketches of Maryland House of Delegates". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. 1907. p. 325. Retrieved January 16, 2023.
2. "The Remains of Mrs. Elizabeth Whiteford..." The Aegis and Intelligencer. January 27, 1888. p. 2. Retrieved January 17, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
3. "Historical List, House of Delegates, Harford County (1790-1974)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. April 30, 1999. Retrieved January 16, 2023.
4. "Elections Returns - Official". The Aegis and Intelligencer. November 8, 1907. p. 3. Retrieved January 16, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
5. "His Auto Wrecked". The Evening Sun. June 6, 1916. p. 11. Retrieved January 17, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.