Edmund L. Oldfield Explained

Edmund L. Oldfield
State Delegate:Maryland
Term Start:1906
Term End:1907
Birth Date:7 November 1863
Birth Place:Fountain Green, Harford County, Maryland, U.S.
Death Place:Stoneleigh, Towson, Maryland, U.S.
Resting Place:Mount Zion Cemetery
Fountain Green, Harford County, Maryland, U.S.
Spouse:Alice Wilkinson
Children:4
Alma Mater:Eaton & Burnett's Business College

Edmund L. Oldfield (November 7, 1863 – March 19, 1938) was an American politician and farmer from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County, from 1906 to 1907.

Early life

Edmund L. Oldfield was born on November 7, 1863, in Fountain Green, Harford County, Maryland, to Hannah (née Carter) and William Oldfield. His father was a farmer and pump maker. Oldfield graduated from Eaton & Burnett's Business College in 1884.[1] [2]

Career

Oldfield was a farmer, dairy farmer and raised livestock. He had a farm at The Rocks.[1] [3]

Oldfield was a Democrat. Oldfield defeated Thomas Hitchcock in the 1905 election for the Maryland House of Delegates. Oldfield served as a member of the House of Delegates, representing Harford County, from 1906 to 1907.[4] [5] He also served as county chairman of the Democratic State Central Committee.[3]

Personal life

Oldfield married Alice Wilkinson. They had two sons and two daughters, William L., Harry W., Edna O. and Mrs. Robert D. Massica.[3]

Oldfield died on March 19, 1938, at his home at 7114 Rich Hill Road at Stoneleigh, Towson, Maryland. He was buried at Mount Zion Cemetery in Fountain Green.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Maryland Manual, 1906-07 . Maryland Manual On-Line . . 1906 . 2023-01-16.
  2. News: Mrs. Hannah Oldfield . 1907-07-12 . . 3 . . 2023-01-16.
  3. News: Edmund L. Oldfield . 1938-03-23 . . 11 . . 2023-01-16.
  4. Web site: Historical List, House of Delegates, Harford County (1790-1974) . Maryland Manual On-Line . . 1999-04-30 . 2023-01-16.
  5. News: Candidates . 1905-09-15 . . 3 . . 2023-01-16.