Joseph S. Whiteford (politician) explained

Joseph S. Whiteford
State Delegate:Maryland
Term Start:1908
Term End:1909
Birth Date:October 1859
Birth Place:near Whiteford, Maryland, U.S.
Children:2

Joseph S. Whiteford (born October 1859) was an American politician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County, from 1908 to 1909.

Early life

Joseph S. Whiteford was born in October 1859 near Whiteford, Maryland, to Elizabeth Whiteford.[1] [2]

Career

Whiteford ran a dairy farm and worked in the canning industry.[1]

Whiteford was a Democrat. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County, from 1908 to 1909.[3] [4]

Personal life

Whiteford married the daughter of Foulk Jones around 1884. They had two sons, Roger and Guy.[1]

In 1916, Whiteford was arrested for an automobile crash into a street car, but the charges were dismissed.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Maryland Manual, 1907-1908, Sketches of Maryland House of Delegates . 325 . Maryland Manual On-Line . . 1907 . 2023-01-16.
  2. News: The Remains of Mrs. Elizabeth Whiteford... . 1888-01-27 . . 2 . . 2023-01-17.
  3. Web site: Historical List, House of Delegates, Harford County (1790-1974) . Maryland Manual On-Line . . 1999-04-30 . 2023-01-16.
  4. News: Elections Returns - Official . 1907-11-08 . . 3 . . 2023-01-16.
  5. News: His Auto Wrecked . 1916-06-06 . The Evening Sun . 11 . . 2023-01-17.