William T. Beeks (Maryland politician)

William T. Beeks
Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the Cecil County district
In office 1892–1892 Serving with Joseph T. Grove and C. Frank Kirk
Preceded by	Hiester Hess, William H. Simcoe, Thomas Pearce
Succeeded by	Frank H. Mackie, Richard L. Thomas Jr., George S. Woolley
Personal details
Born	(1829-03-20)March 20, 1829 near Chesapeake City, Maryland, U.S.
Died	September 21, 1898(1898-09-21) (aged 69) near Cecilton, Maryland, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Occupation	Politician farmer

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.

Early life

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

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

Personal life

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

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

References

1. "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. "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.