Benedict H. Hanson (c. 1809 – November 1, 1882) was an American politician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County in 1845.
Benedict H. Hanson | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the Harford County district | |
| In office 1845–1845 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 1809 |
| Died | (aged 73) near Churchville, Maryland, U.S. |
| Resting place | Churchville Presbyterian Church Churchville, Maryland, U.S. |
| Children | 5 |
| Occupation | Politician |
Career
editBenedict H. Hanson served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County in 1845.[1] He was appointed as gauger of liquors in Baltimore by the governor.[2] From 1857 to 1867, Hanson served as the register of wills in Harford County.[3] He served as deputy register of wills under W. S. Richardson from 1873 to his death in 1882.[2]
Personal life
editHanson had three sons and two daughters, including Benedict H. Jr, Aquilla B., David H. and Mrs. Frederick Hinkson. Benedict H. Jr. was killed in February 1882 in a hunting accident.[2][4]
Hanson died from typhoid fever on November 1, 1882, at the age of 73, at his home near Churchville, Maryland. He was buried at Churchville Presbyterian Church.[2]
References
edit- ^ "Historical List, House of Delegates, Harford County". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. April 30, 1999. Retrieved March 26, 2023.
- ^ a b c d "Death of B. H. Hanson". The Aegis and Intelligencer. November 3, 1882. p. 2. Retrieved March 26, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Historical List, Harford County Register of Wills, 1777-present". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. June 20, 2013. Retrieved March 26, 2023.
- ^ "Fatal Gunning Accident". The Aegis and Intelligencer. March 3, 1882. p. 2. Retrieved March 26, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
