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Richard G. Molesworth

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Richard G. Molesworth
Member of the Maryland House of Delegates
from the Frederick County district
In office
1916–1918
Preceded byMcGill Belt, August T. Brust, George A. Bussard, Markell H. Nelson, Eugene A. Wachter
Succeeded byEdward S. Delaplaine, Charles M. Kline, Grayson E. Palmer, Millard F. Rice, Frank L. Spitzer
In office
1912–1914
Serving with Peter L. Hargett, Howard D. Kefauver, Emory C. Remsburg, William O. Wertenbaker
Preceded byClement C. Ausherman, John C. Castle, Peter L. Hargett, James P. Harris, William O. Wertenbaker
Succeeded byMcGill Belt, August T. Brust, George A. Bussard, Markell H. Nelson, Eugene A. Wachter
Personal details
Born
Richard Gassaway Molesworth

April 1862
DiedOctober 12, 1938(1938-10-12) (aged 76)
Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Resting placeProspect Cemetery
near Mount Airy, Maryland, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseAddie Baker
Children1
Occupation
  • Politician
  • businessman

Richard Gassaway Molesworth (April 1862 – October 12, 1938) was an American politician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Frederick County, from 1912 to 1914 and from 1916 to 1918.

Early life

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Richard Gassaway Molesworth was born in April 1862 to Ruth (née Condon) and William Molesworth. He grew up on the Molesworth farm in Woodville district.[1][2]

Career

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Molesworth was a Republican. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Frederick County, from 1912 to 1914 and from 1916 to 1918.[1][3]

After his legislative career, Molesworth ran a store in Mount Airy. He then worked at the Camden station of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.[1]

Personal life

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Molesworth married Addie Baker of Kemptown. They had one son, William.[1] He lived for a time in Mount Airy.[1]

Molesworth died on October 12, 1938, at his home on Poplar Grove Street in Baltimore. He was buried in Prospect Cemetery near Mount Airy.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f "Richard G. Molesworth". The Evening Sun. October 15, 1938. p. 6. Retrieved October 28, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.Open access icon
  2. ^ "Former Member of Legislature Dies". The News. October 13, 1938. p. 1. Retrieved October 28, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.Open access icon
  3. ^ "Historical List, House of Delegates, Frederick County (1790-1974)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. March 20, 2024. Retrieved October 28, 2024.