John P. Fockler (died December 5, 1911) was an American politician and educator from Maryland.
John P. Fockler | |
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_(cropped).png) Fockler in a 1911 newspaper | |
| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the Washington County district | |
| In office 1892–1894 | |
| Preceded by | John H. Harp, Martin L. Keedy, Lewis C. Remsberg, Moses Whitson |
| Succeeded by | Jeremiah G. Cromer, Tilghman J. Fahrney, John H. Harp, Norman B. Scott Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Washington County, Maryland, U.S. |
| Died | (aged 50) Cavetown, Maryland, U.S. |
| Resting place | Smithsburg Cemetery |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Alice Harbaugh |
| Children | 2 |
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Early life
editJohn P. Fockler was born in Washington County, Maryland, to Benjamin Fockler.[1][2]
Career
editFockler was a Democrat. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Washington County from 1892 to 1894. He was a member of the education committee.[1][3]
Fockler taught school in Washington County for 27 years. He was superintendent of Washington County Public Schools for eight years.[1]
Personal life
editFockler married Alice Harbaugh. They had two children, Clifford B. and Mrs. L. B. Anderson.[1] His brother was B. Edwin Fockler, principal of North East High School.[1] He was a member of the Reformed Church and the Freemasons.[1]
Fockler died on December 5, 1911, aged 50, at his home in Cavetown.[1] He was buried at Smithsburg Cemetery.[4]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f g "Prominent Educator of Hagerstown Dead". The Baltimore Sun. December 6, 1911. p. 13. Retrieved April 27, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "John P. Fockler". The News. December 6, 1911. p. 5. Retrieved April 27, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Historical List, House of Delegates, Washington County (1790-1974)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. April 13, 2018. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
- ^ "John P. Fockler Buried". The Baltimore Sun. December 8, 1911. p. 10. Retrieved April 27, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
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