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American politician (died 1900) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Samuel Ford (died February 27, 1900) was an American politician and brickmaker from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Cecil County in 1858.
Samuel Ford | |
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Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the Cecil County district | |
In office 1858–1858 | |
Personal details | |
Died | (aged 68) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
Political party | Whig Republican |
Spouse | Ella Stout |
Children | 2 |
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Samuel Ford was born to John Ford. His father was a reverend in North East, Maryland.[1]
Ford was a Whig and later became a Republican.[1] He was elected as a Whig and served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Cecil County in 1858.[1][2]
During the start of the Civil War, Ford organized Company A of the 5th Maryland Regiment and served as its captain. The company served at conflicts including in Berlin, Maryland, at the Siege of Petersburg and the Battle of Antietam.[1] After the war, Ford worked in a brick business and supplied brick for buildings in Washington, D.C., including the United States Capitol and the Bureau of Engraving and Printing.[1]
Ford married Ella Stout, daughter of Joseph T. Stout. They had two sons, Herbert and Carroll.[1] He was a member and steward of the Metropolitan Methodist Episcopal Church in Washington, D.C.[1]
Ford died on February 27, 1900, at the age of 68, at his home in Washington, D.C.[1]
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