William M. Whiteford Explained

William M. Whiteford
State Delegate:	Maryland
Term Start:	1896
Term End:	1900
Death Place:	Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Resting Place:	Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Children:	6
Relatives:	Samuel M. Whiteford (grandfather)
Alma Mater:	Eaton & Burnett's Business College

William M. Whiteford (– August 3, 1936) was an American politician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County from 1896 to 1900.

Early life

William M. Whiteford was born around 1869 to Mollie (née Gladden) and James R. Whiteford.^{[1] [2]} His grandfather was Samuel M. Whiteford, a state delegate.^[3] He graduated from Eaton & Burnett's Business College in Baltimore.^[1]

Career

Whiteford worked in the insurance and fertilizer industry in Cambria.^[1]

Whiteford was a Democrat. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County from 1896 to 1900.^[4]

Whiteford moved to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, around 1906 and worked in real estate and insurance.^{[2] [5]}

Personal life

Whiteford married. They had two sons and four daughters.^{[2] [5]}

Whiteford died on August 3, 1936, in Pittsburgh. He was buried in Pittsburgh.^{[2] [5]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: The Maryland Manual, 1897–8 . Maryland Manual On-Line . . 56–57 . 1898 . 2023-03-11.
2. News: Former Resident of Delta-Cardiff Area Dies in Pittsburgh . 1936-08-07 . The Gazette and Daily . 20 . . 2023-03-11.
3. News: Death of Samuel M. Whiteford . 1889-03-08 . . 2 . . 2023-03-13.
4. Web site: Historical List, House of Delegates, Harford County . Maryland Manual On-Line . . 1999-04-30 . 2023-03-11.
5. News: William M. Whiteford . 1936-08-06 . Delta Herald-Times . 4 . . 2023-03-11.