Nathan Grafton (1826 – July 24, 1915) was an American politician and manufacturer from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County in 1874.
Nathan Grafton | |
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| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the Harford County district | |
| In office 1874–1874 Serving with Otho S. Lee and David Riley | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1826 Forest Hill, Maryland, U.S. |
| Died | July 24, 1915 (aged 88–89) Forest Hill, Maryland, U.S. |
| Resting place | Old Baptist Cemetery Jarrettsville, Maryland, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Barbara Hartman |
| Children | 4 |
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Early life
editNathan Grafton was born near Forest Hill, Maryland, in 1826.[1] His brother William was a pastor at the Old Style Baptist Church.[1]
Career
editGrafton started a trade as a wheelwright and carriage builder. He had a carriage factory. He retired around 1890 and turned the business over to his sons.[1]
Grafton was a Democrat. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County in 1874.[2][3]
Grafton was one of the first directors of the Harford Fair Association in the 1870s.[1] He was an original charter member of the Harford National Bank and served as a trustee of the Forest Hill School.[1]
Personal life
editGrafton married Barbara Hartman, aunt of state's attorney George Hartman.[4] Grafton had one daughter and three sons, Mary, Jacob, Durand and William.[1][5] Grafton was a member of the Old Style Baptist Church.[1]
Grafton died on July 24, 1915, at his home near Forest Hill. He was buried at the Old Baptist Cemetery in Jarrettsville.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f g h "Death of A Useful Man". The Aegis. July 30, 1915. p. 3. Retrieved March 12, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Historical List, House of Delegates, Harford County". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. April 30, 1999. Retrieved March 12, 2023.
- ^ "Harford Co. Election Returns-Official". The Aegis and Intelligencer. November 7, 1873. p. 2. Retrieved March 12, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Suburban Obituary". The Baltimore Sun. July 27, 1915. p. 4. Retrieved March 12, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Grafton Will Public". The Baltimore Sun. August 8, 1915. p. 8. Retrieved March 12, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
