Oliver P. Harding
Oliver P. Harding | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the Frederick County district | |
| In office 1858–1860 | |
| Preceded by | Lawrence J. Brengle, James S. Carper, James L. Davis, Daniel Grove, Peter Hauver, William N. Wolfe |
| Succeeded by | Thomas J. Claggett, John A. Johnson, Andrew Kessler, Daniel W. Naill, Jonathan Routzahn, William E. Salmon |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 27, 1822 Frederick County, Maryland, U.S. |
| Died | May 22, 1900 (aged 77) Frederick, Maryland, U.S. |
| Resting place | near New London, Maryland, U.S. |
| Spouse |
Belinda Myers (m. 1846) |
| Children | 4 |
| Occupation |
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Oliver P. Harding (August 27, 1822 – May 22, 1900) was an American politician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Frederick County from 1858 to 1860.
Early life
[edit]Oliver P. Harding was born on August 27, 1822, near New London (or New Market[1]), Frederick County, Maryland, to Hannah (née Norris) and John Harding. He was educated at Brook Hill Academy in Montgomery County and worked as a teacher.[2][3]
Career
[edit]Harding served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Frederick County from 1858 to 1860.[2][4] He worked as a farmer on his father's farm until his retirement around 1895.[1][3]
Personal life
[edit]Harding married Belinda Myers in 1846.[3] They had two sons and two daughters, John N., Everest C., Mrs. William C. Huffman and H. N.[1][5] Around 1895, he moved to Frederick.[1]
Harding died on May 22, 1900, at his home on South Market Street in Frederick.[1] He was buried at a cemetery near New London.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e "Oliver P. Harding". The News. May 22, 1900. p. 3. Retrieved April 26, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b "Harding". The Citizen. May 25, 1900. p. 13. Retrieved April 26, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b c "The Late Oliver P. Harding". The News. May 23, 1900. p. 3. Retrieved April 26, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Historical List, House of Delegates, Frederick County (1790-1974)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. March 20, 2024. Archived from the original on March 16, 2024. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
- ^ a b "Funerals". The News. May 24, 1900. p. 3. Retrieved April 26, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
