| Jacob H. Plowman | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates | In office 1884–1888 Serving with R. Harris Archer, J. Martin McNabb, Benjamin Silver Jr. | ||
| Personal details | |||
| Born | September 5, 1836 Laurel, Maryland, U.S. | ||
| Died | (aged 1836) near Emmorton, Maryland, U.S. | ||
| Resting place | Mount Carmel Church Emmorton, Maryland, U.S. | ||
| Political party | Democratic | ||
| Spouse(s) | Miss Smith | ||
| Children | 1 | ||
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Jacob H. Plowman (September 5, 1836 – October 5, 1897) was an American politician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County from 1884 to 1888.
Early life[]
Jacob H. Plowman was born on September 5, 1836, in Laurel, Maryland.[1][2]
Career[]
Plowman learned the trade of a machinist. He worked for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.[2] During the Civil War, Plowman served in the Union Army as a quartermaster's clerk.[1] In 1872, Plowman moved to Harford County to pursue farming.[1] He moved to New York City after the war and remained there until 1868. In 1868, he returned to Laurel to work in the machine and iron foundry business.[2]
Plowman was a Democrat. In 1879, Plowman was elected as county commissioner of Harford County. He was remained in that office until 1883.[1][2] He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County from 1884 to 1888.[3]
In 1887, Plowman was appointed by Governor Elihu Emory Jackson as commander of the Maryland Oyster Navy. He served in that role until 1891.[1][2]
Personal life[]
Plowman married Miss Smith from Oella, Maryland. They had one daughter, Ida C.[1][2] He was a member of the Presbyterian Church, as well as the Masons and Odd Fellows.[1]
Plowman died on October 5, 1897, at his home near Emmorton, Maryland. He was buried at Mount Carmel Church in Emmorton.[1]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 "Death of Commodore Plowman". 1897-10-08. p. 3. https://www.newspapers.com/clip/120646257/death-of-commodore-plowman-8-oct-1897/.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 "Jacob H. Plowman's Death". 1897-10-06. p. 8. https://www.newspapers.com/clip/120647887/jacob-h-plowmans-death-6-oct-1897/.
- ↑ "Historical List, House of Delegates, Harford County". Maryland State Archives. 1999-04-30. https://msa.maryland.gov/msa/speccol/sc2600/sc2685/house/html/hahouse.html.
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