William T. Beeks (Maryland politician) explained

William T. Beeks
State Delegate:Maryland
Term Start:1892
Term End:1892
Birth Date:20 March 1829
Birth Place:near Chesapeake City, Maryland, U.S.
Death Place:near Cecilton, Maryland, U.S.

William T. Beeks (March 20, 1829 – September 21, 1898) was an American politician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Cecil County in 1892.

Early life

William T. Beeks was born on March 20, 1829, on a farm near Chesapeake City, Maryland, to Martha A. (née Cruikshank) and John L. Beeks. At a young age, his family moved to Baltimore County. At the age of 11, the family returned to live near Cecilton. He attended a county school in Cecilton.[1] At the age of 18, his father died and he ran the family farm.[1]

Career

Beeks was a Democrat. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Cecil County in 1892.[2]

Personal life

Beeks was married.[1] [3] He lived in Warwick.[4]

Beeks died on September 21, 1898, at his home near Cecilton.[3]

Notes and References

  1. News: William T. Beeks . 1892-01-02 . . 3 . . 2023-10-11.
  2. Web site: Historical List, House of Delegates, Cecil County (1790-1974) . Maryland Manual On-Line . . 2000-02-01 . 2023-10-11.
  3. News: William T. Beeks . 1898-09-30 . . 3 . . 2023-10-10.
  4. News: State of Maryland . 1892-01-04 . . 4 . . 2023-10-11.