William M. Elliott Explained

State Delegate:Maryland
Term Start:1854
Term End:1854
Death Place:Charles County, Maryland, U.S.
Resting Place:Grove Cemetery
Aberdeen, Maryland, U.S.
Children:5

William M. Elliott (– September 20, 1882) was an American politician and businessman from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County in 1854.

Career

Elliott served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County in 1854.[1] He was elected as county commissioner in 1871.[2] He was a Democrat.[2]

Elliott built a large canning factory in Charles County and ran the business with his son Howell. He also worked in the fishing industry on the Potomac River for 25 years.[2] [3]

Personal life

Elliott married and had four daughters and one son, Mrs. Jacob C. Hollis, Mrs. George F. Walker, Mrs. John Cooley, Missouri and Howell B.[2] Elliott had a home in Havre de Grace.[2] [3]

Elliott died on September 20, 1882, at the age of 71, at his farm in Charles County. He was buried at Grove Cemetery in Aberdeen.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Historical List, House of Delegates, Harford County (1790-1974) . Maryland Manual On-Line . . 1999-04-30 . 2023-03-19.
  2. News: Death of Mr. William M. Elliott . 1882-09-29 . . 2 . . 2023-03-19.
  3. News: Mr. William M. Elliott . 1882-09-23 . . 4 . . 2023-03-19.