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Thomas Hitchcock (politician)

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Thomas J. Hitchcock
In office
1904–1905
Succeeded byEdmund L. Oldfield
ConstituencyHarford County
Personal details
Born(1864-05-14)May 14, 1864
Upper Cross Roads, Harford County, Maryland, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Occupation
  • Politician
  • farmer
  • merchant

Thomas J. Hitchcock (born May 14, 1864) was an American politician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County, from 1904 to 1905.

Early life

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Thomas J. Hitchcock was born on May 14, 1864, at Upper Cross Roads in Harford County, Maryland, to Mary E. Hitchcock. He attended public schools in the county.[1][2]

Career

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Hitchcock worked as a farmer and merchant.[1]

Hitchcock was a Democrat. Hitchcock served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County, from 1904 to 1905.[3] He was defeated in the 1905 election by Edmund L. Oldfield.[4]

References

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  1. ^ a b Sketches of Members of House of Delegates (PDF). Maryland State Archives. p. 269. Retrieved January 16, 2023 – via Maryland Manual On-Line.
  2. ^ "Mrs. Mary E. Hitchcock". The Aegis. December 20, 1918. p. 3. Retrieved January 16, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Open access icon
  3. ^ "Historical List, House of Delegates, Harford County (1790-1974)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. April 30, 1999. Retrieved January 16, 2023.
  4. ^ "Candidates". The Aegis and Intelligencer. September 15, 1905. p. 3. Retrieved January 16, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Open access icon