Samuel S. Bevard
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Samuel S. Bevard | |
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| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the Harford County district | |
| In office 1892–1896 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 1854 Harford County, Maryland, U.S. |
| Died | March 29, 1940 Havre de Grace, Maryland, U.S. |
| Resting place | Abingdon Methodist Cemetery Abingdon, Maryland, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Lida A. Buckingham (died 1938) |
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Samuel S. Bevard (c. 1854 – March 29, 1940) was an American politician, farmer, and canner from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County, from 1892 to 1896.
Early life
[edit]Samuel S. Bevard was born in Harford County, Maryland around 1854 to Wakeman H. Bevard.[1][2] His father was a farmer and owned the 145 acres (59 ha) "Willow Valley" farm. His grandfather George Bevard was present at the Battle of Baltimore.[3] Bevard studied at public schools and attended Bel Air Academy.[1]
Career
[edit]Bevard worked as a canner and farmer. He was also connected with road and farmers' conventions.[1]
Bevard was a Democrat. Bevard served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County, from 1892 to 1896.[4]
He later worked as a clerk in the state's treasurer office.[2]
Personal life
[edit]Bevard married Lida A. Buckingham. She died in 1938.[5][6]
Bevard died on March 29, 1940, at Havre de Grace Hospital. He was interred at Abingdon Methodist Cemetery.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Samuel S. Bevard". The Baltimore Sun. 1892-01-02. p. 4. Retrieved 2023-02-20 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b "News In Brief". Cecil Whig. 1912-10-26. p. 2. Retrieved 2023-02-20 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Portrait and Biographical Record of Harford and Cecil Counties, Maryland. 1897. p. 257. Retrieved 2023-10-16 – via Archive.org.
- ^ "Historical List, House of Delegates, Harford County". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. 1999-04-30. Retrieved 2023-02-20.
- ^ "Bevard". The Evening Sun. 1938-03-23. p. 34. Retrieved 2023-02-20 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b "Bevard". The Evening Sun. 1940-03-30. p. 12. Retrieved 2023-02-20 – via Newspapers.com.
