Edmund L. Oldfield (November 7, 1863 – March 19, 1938) was an American politician and farmer from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County, from 1906 to 1907.
Edmund L. Oldfield | |
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| In office 1906–1907 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas Hitchcock |
| Constituency | Harford County |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 7, 1863 Fountain Green, Harford County, Maryland, U.S. |
| Died | March 19, 1938 (aged 74) Stoneleigh, Towson, Maryland, U.S. |
| Resting place | Mount Zion Cemetery Fountain Green, Harford County, Maryland, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Alice Wilkinson |
| Children | 4 |
| Alma mater | Eaton & Burnett's Business College |
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Early life
editEdmund L. Oldfield was born on November 7, 1863, in Fountain Green, Harford County, Maryland, to Hannah (née Carter) and William Oldfield. His father was a farmer and pump maker. Oldfield graduated from Eaton & Burnett's Business College in 1884.[1][2]
Career
editOldfield was a farmer, dairy farmer and raised livestock. He had a farm at The Rocks.[1][3]
Oldfield was a Democrat. Oldfield defeated Thomas Hitchcock in the 1905 election for the Maryland House of Delegates. Oldfield served as a member of the House of Delegates, representing Harford County, from 1906 to 1907.[4][5] He also served as county chairman of the Democratic State Central Committee.[3]
Personal life
editOldfield married Alice Wilkinson. They had two sons and two daughters, William L., Harry W., Edna O. and Mrs. Robert D. Massica.[3]
Oldfield died on March 19, 1938, at his home at 7114 Rich Hill Road at Stoneleigh, Towson, Maryland. He was buried at Mount Zion Cemetery in Fountain Green.[3]
References
edit- ^ a b "Maryland Manual, 1906-07". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. 1906. Retrieved January 16, 2023.
- ^ "Mrs. Hannah Oldfield". The Aegis and Intelligencer. July 12, 1907. p. 3. Retrieved January 16, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b c d "Edmund L. Oldfield". The Baltimore Sun. March 23, 1938. p. 11. Retrieved January 16, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Historical List, House of Delegates, Harford County (1790-1974)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. April 30, 1999. Retrieved January 16, 2023.
- ^ "Candidates". The Aegis and Intelligencer. September 15, 1905. p. 3. Retrieved January 16, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
