Lewis Trumbo Explained

Lewis Trumbo
Term:1849
Birth Date:15 October 1802
Death Place:Westminster, Maryland, U.S.
Spouse:Sarah

Lewis Trumbo (October 15, 1802 – February 14, 1869) was an American politician from Maryland. He served as sheriff of Carroll County, Maryland from 1845 to 1849 and served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates in 1849.

Early life

Lewis Trumbo was born on October 15, 1802.[1]

Career

Trumbo ran as a Whig for sheriff of Carroll County, Maryland, in 1842, losing to J. Henry Hoppe.[1] Trumbo served as sheriff of Carroll County, Maryland, from 1845 to 1848.[2] Trumbo served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Carroll County, in 1849.[3]

Personal life

Trumbo married Sarah. She died on February 18, 1870.[1] His daughter Margaret Henrietta married state senator and comptroller Joshua W. Hering.[4]

Trumbo died on February 14, 1869, at his home in Westminster, Maryland.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Scharf, J. Thomas . History of Western Maryland . 2 . 1882 . 936,951,958 . . 2022-12-15.
  2. Web site: Carroll County, Maryland – Sheriffs . Maryland Manual On-Line . . 2022-03-14 . 2022-12-14.
  3. Web site: Historical List, House of Delegates, Carroll County (1837-1974) . Maryland Manual On-Line . . 2005-06-21 . 2022-12-14.
  4. Book: Baltimore: Its History and Its People, Volume II – Biography . 1912 . Lewis Historical Publishing Company . Clayton Colman Hall . 350–351 . 2022-12-15.
  5. News: Affairs in Carroll County . 1869-02-18 . . 1 . . 2022-12-14.