John W. Bouchelle (1807 – December 13, 1898) was an American politician and farmer from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Cecil County, in 1844.
John W. Bouchelle | |
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| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates | |
| In office 1844 | |
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| Born | 1807 Bohemia Manor (later Chesapeake City, Maryland), U.S. |
| Died | December 13, 1898 (aged 90–91) Chesapeake City, Maryland, U.S. |
| Resting place | Bethel Cemetery Chesapeake City, Maryland, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Hannah L. Bayard |
| Children | 15 |
| Relatives | John W. Bouchelle (grandson) |
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Early life
editJohn W. Bouchelle was born in 1807 in Bohemia Manor (later Chesapeake City, Maryland), to Alice (née Cannon) and Peter Bouchelle. His ancestor Lege de Bouchelle settled in Bohemia Manor in 1640.[1][2]
Career
editBouchelle was a farmer.[1] Bouchelle was a Democrat.[2] Bouchelle served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Cecil County, in 1844.[3]
Personal life
editBouchelle married Hannah L. Bayard. They had fifteen children, including Caradora, Mrs. William Kaisner, Mrs. Joshua Craig, George and Augustus J. His daughter Caradora married state delegate Joseph H. Steele.[4] His grandson was state delegate John W. Bouchelle.[5]
Bouchelle died on December 13, 1898, at his son Augustus's home in Bohemia Manor.[2][4] He was buried at Bethel Cemetery in Chesapeake City.[6]
References
edit- ^ a b Portrait and Biographical Record of Harford and Cecil Counties Maryland. 1897. pp. 247–248. Retrieved December 18, 2022 – via Archive.org.
- ^ a b c "Death of John W. Bouchelle". The Baltimore Sun. December 15, 1898. p. 6. Retrieved December 18, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Historical List, House of Delegates, Cecil County (1790-1974)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. February 1, 2000. Retrieved December 18, 2022.
- ^ a b "Mr. John W. Bouchelle". Middletown Transcript. December 24, 1898. p. 2. Retrieved December 18, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "John W. Bouchelle Burial Rites Today". The Baltimore Sun. June 1, 1937. p. 13. Retrieved December 18, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Funeral of John W. Bouchelle". The Baltimore Sun. December 17, 1898. p. 8. Retrieved December 18, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
