Richard B. McCoy explained

Richard B. McCoy
State Delegate:Maryland
Term Start:1860
Term End:1864
Birth Place:Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Death Place:Dublin, Maryland, U.S.
Children:7
Occupation:Politician

Richard B. McCoy (– October 18, 1902) was an American politician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County from 1860 to 1864.

Early life

Richard B. McCoy was born in Baltimore.[1]

Career

McCoy served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County from 1860 to 1864.[2] He was elected on the Know Nothing ticket.[3]

McCoy was one of the original incorporators and served as a director of the Conowingo Bridge Company.[3]

Personal life

McCoy had four daughters and three sons, Jennie, Priscilla, Helen, Nannie, David G., John G. and Richard B. Jr.[3] He was a Quaker and abolitionist.[3]

McCoy died October 18, 1902, at the age of 81, at the home of his brother in Dublin, Maryland.[3]

Notes and References

  1. News: Death of R. B. McCoy . 1902-10-20 . . 10 . . 2023-03-16.
  2. Web site: Historical List, House of Delegates, Harford County . Maryland Manual On-Line . . 1999-04-30 . 2023-03-16.
  3. News: Richard B. McCoy . 1902-10-24 . . 3 . . 2023-03-16.