William M. Elliott
William M. Elliott | |
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| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the Harford County district | |
| In office 1854–1854 Serving with Stevenson Archer and George Stephenson | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 1811 |
| Died | (aged 71) Charles County, Maryland, U.S. |
| Resting place | Grove Cemetery Aberdeen, Maryland, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Children | 5 |
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William M. Elliott (c. 1811 – September 20, 1882) was an American politician and businessman from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County in 1854.
Career
[edit]Elliott served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County in 1854.[1] He was elected as county commissioner in 1871.[2] He was a Democrat.[2]
Elliott built a large canning factory in Charles County and ran the business with his son Howell. He also worked in the fishing industry on the Potomac River for 25 years.[2][3]
Personal life
[edit]Elliott married and had four daughters and one son, Mrs. Jacob C. Hollis, Mrs. George F. Walker, Mrs. John Cooley, Missouri and Howell B.[2] Elliott had a home in Havre de Grace.[2][3]
Elliott died on September 20, 1882, at the age of 71, at his farm in Charles County. He was buried at Grove Cemetery in Aberdeen.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ "Historical List, House of Delegates, Harford County (1790-1974)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. April 30, 1999. Retrieved March 19, 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f "Death of Mr. William M. Elliott". The Aegis and Intelligencer. September 29, 1882. p. 2. Retrieved March 19, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b "Mr. William M. Elliott". The Baltimore Sun. September 23, 1882. p. 4. Retrieved March 19, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
