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John J. Heckart

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John J. Heckart
Member of the Maryland Senate
from the Cecil County district
In office
1860–1864
Preceded byJames T. McCullough
Succeeded byJacob Tome
Member of the Maryland House of Delegates
from the Cecil County district
In office
1839–1840
Personal details
Died(1872-07-03)July 3, 1872
OccupationPolitician

John J. Heckart (died July 3, 1872) was an American politician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates in 1839. He served as a member of the Maryland Senate, representing Cecil County, from 1860 to 1864.

Career

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Heckart served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Cecil County, in 1839.[1] Heckart served as a member of the Maryland Senate, representing Cecil County, from 1860 to 1864.[2] In 1863, Heckart ran as a Democrat for commissioner of public works in Cecil County, but lost to Levin E. Straughn.[3]

Personal life

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Heckart died on July 3, 1872.[4][citation needed]

References

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  1. ^ "Historical List, House of Delegates, Cecil County (1790-1974)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. February 1, 2000. Retrieved June 11, 2023.
  2. ^ "Historical List, Senate, Cecil County (1838-1966)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. September 30, 1999. Retrieved June 10, 2023.
  3. ^ "Cecil County Official Vote". Cecil Whig. November 14, 1863. p. 2. Retrieved June 11, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Open access icon
  4. ^ "Sudden Death". The Baltimore Sun. July 8, 1872. p. 4. Retrieved June 11, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Open access icon