Samuel M. Whiteford

Samuel M. Whiteford
Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the Harford County district
In office 1867–1867 Serving with Nicholas H. Nelson, Simeon Spicer, Joshua Wilson
Personal details
Born	May 1809
Died	March 2, 1889(1889-03-02) (aged 79) near Pylesville, Maryland, U.S.
Resting place	Slate Presbyterian Church Cemetery
Political party	Whig Democratic
Spouse(s)	Miss Ramsay Sarah Jean Heaps
Children	10
Relatives	William M. Whiteford (grandson)
Occupation	Politician

Samuel M. Whiteford (May 1809 – March 2, 1889) was an American politician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County in 1867.

Early life

Samuel M. Whiteford was born in May 1809.[1]

Career

In 1850, Whiteford was elected as a Whig as county commissioner of Harford County.[2]

After the war, Whiteford became a Democrat.[2] He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County in 1867.[3] He then served as register of voters for twelve years.[2]

Whiteford was a slave owner.[4]

Personal life

Whiteford married Miss Ramsay, daughter of Colonel James Ramsay.[5] They had seven children, William E., James R, Henry Clay, Samuel J., Mrs. William H. Wilson, Rebecca and Sallie A. His daughter Sallie married Robert S. Parke.[2][5][6][7] Whiteford married Sarah Jean Heaps, daughter of John Heaps. They had three sons, including Robert Morgan, Nelson and Elmer C.[5][8] His grandson was William M. Whiteford, son of James R. Whiteford.[9][10]

Whiteford was a member of the Slate Presbyterian Church. Whiteford died on March 2 (or 3[5]), 1889, at his home near Pylesville. He was buried at Slate Presbyterian Church Cemetery.[2][5]

References

1. "Celebrating A Birthday". The Aegis and Intelligencer. May 29, 1885. p. 2. Retrieved March 12, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
2. "Death of Samuel M. Whiteford". The Baltimore Sun. March 4, 1889. p. 5. Retrieved March 13, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
3. "Historical List, House of Delegates, Harford County". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. April 30, 1999. Retrieved March 13, 2023.
4. "Charlotte Hall". Delta Herald-Times. April 17, 1885. p. 3. Retrieved March 12, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
5. "Death of Samuel M. Whiteford". The Aegis and Intelligencer. March 8, 1889. p. 2. Retrieved March 13, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
6. "Death of Mrs. Robert S. Parke". The Delta Herald. August 19, 1887. p. 6. Retrieved March 13, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
7. "Democratic State Convention". The Aegis and Intelligencer. May 18, 1888. p. 2. Retrieved March 13, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
8. "Will of the Late Samuel M. Whiteford". The Aegis and Intelligencer. March 8, 1889. p. 2. Retrieved March 13, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
9. "The Maryland Manual, 1897–8" (PDF). Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. 1898. pp. 56–57. Retrieved March 13, 2023.
10. "James R. Whiteford". The Aegis and Intelligencer. June 8, 1906. p. 3. Retrieved March 13, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.