James Wilson Squier Explained

James Wilson Squier
State Delegate:Maryland
Term Start:1908
Term End:1910
Birth Place:Port Deposit, Maryland, U.S.
Death Place:near Port Deposit, Maryland, U.S.
Resting Place:West Nottingham Cemetery
Spouse:Helen Rowland
Relatives:Cecil Clyde Squier (brother)

James Wilson Squier (died October 16, 1940) was an American politician and lawyer from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates from 1908 to 1910.

Early life

James Wilson Squier was born in Port Deposit, Maryland, to John Squier. His father was a reverend and superintendent of education in Cecil County. Squier was educated at West Nottingham Academy and studied law under judge Frederick Stump.[1] [2] His brother was state senator Cecil Clyde Squier.[2]

Career

Squier was a state's attorney of Cecil County in 1903.[1]

Squier was a Democrat. He was a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Cecil County from 1908 to 1910.[3] In 1913, Squier ran for the Democratic nomination for the Maryland Senate, but lost to Byron Bouchelle.[4]

Personal life

Squier married Helen Rowland.[2]

Squier died on October 16, 1940, at the age of 86, at his home near Port Deposit. He was buried at West Nottingham Cemetery.[2]

Notes and References

  1. News: James Wilson Squier . 1913-02-08 . . 5 . . 2023-06-04.
  2. News: J. Wilson Squier . 1940-10-18 . . 8 . . 2023-06-04.
  3. Web site: Historical List, House of Delegates, Cecil County (1790-1974) . Maryland Manual On-Line . . 2000-02-01 . 2023-06-04.
  4. News: The Primary Election Results . 1913-09-13 . . 1 . . 2023-06-04.