John P. Fockler Explained

John P. Fockler
State Delegate:Maryland
Term Start:1892
Term End:1894
Birth Place:Washington County, Maryland, U.S.
Death Place:Cavetown, Maryland, U.S.
Resting Place:Smithsburg Cemetery
Spouse:Alice Harbaugh
Children:2

John P. Fockler (died December 5, 1911) was an American politician and educator from Maryland.

Early life

John P. Fockler was born in Washington County, Maryland, to Benjamin Fockler.[1] [2]

Career

Fockler was a Democrat. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Washington County from 1892 to 1894. He was a member of the education committee.[1] [3]

Fockler taught school in Washington County for 27 years. He was superintendent of Washington County Public Schools for eight years.[1]

Personal life

Fockler married Alice Harbaugh. They had two children, Clifford B. and Mrs. L. B. Anderson.[1] His brother was B. Edwin Fockler, principal of North East High School.[1] He was a member of the Reformed Church and the Freemasons.[1]

Fockler died on December 5, 1911, aged 50, at his home in Cavetown.[1] He was buried at Smithsburg Cemetery.[4]

Notes and References

  1. News: Prominent Educator of Hagerstown Dead . 1911-12-06 . . 13 . . 2024-04-27.
  2. News: John P. Fockler . 1911-12-06 . The News . 5 . . 2024-04-27.
  3. Web site: Historical List, House of Delegates, Washington County (1790-1974) . Maryland Manual On-Line . . 2018-04-13 . 2024-04-27.
  4. News: John P. Fockler Buried . 1911-12-08 . . 10 . . 2024-04-27.