| Samuel M. Whiteford | |
| State Delegate: | Maryland |
| Term Start: | 1867 |
| Term End: | 1867 |
| Birth Date: | May 1809 |
| Death Place: | near Pylesville, Maryland, U.S. |
| Resting Place: | Slate Presbyterian Church Cemetery |
| Spouse: | Miss Ramsay Sarah Jean Heaps |
| Children: | 10 |
| Relatives: | William M. Whiteford (grandson) |
| Occupation: | Politician |
Samuel M. Whiteford (May 1809 – March 2, 1889) was an American politician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County in 1867.
Samuel M. Whiteford was born in May 1809.[1]
In 1850, Whiteford was elected as a Whig as county commissioner of Harford County.[2]
After the war, Whiteford became a Democrat.[2] He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County in 1867.[3] He then served as register of voters for twelve years.[2]
Whiteford was a slave owner.[4]
Whiteford married Miss Ramsay, daughter of Colonel James Ramsay.[5] They had seven children, William E., James R, Henry Clay, Samuel J., Mrs. William H. Wilson, Rebecca and Sallie A. His daughter Sallie married Robert S. Parke.[2] [5] [6] [7] Whiteford married Sarah Jean Heaps, daughter of John Heaps. They had three sons, including Robert Morgan, Nelson and Elmer C.[5] [8] His grandson was William M. Whiteford, son of James R. Whiteford.[9] [10]
Whiteford was a member of the Slate Presbyterian Church. Whiteford died on March 2 (or 3[5]), 1889, at his home near Pylesville. He was buried at Slate Presbyterian Church Cemetery.[2] [5]