Richard Gassaway Molesworth (April 1862 – October 12, 1938) was an American politician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Frederick County, from 1912 to 1914 and from 1916 to 1918.
Richard G. Molesworth | |
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| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the Frederick County district | |
| In office 1916–1918 | |
| Preceded by | McGill Belt, August T. Brust, George A. Bussard, Markell H. Nelson, Eugene A. Wachter |
| Succeeded by | Edward S. Delaplaine, Charles M. Kline, Grayson E. Palmer, Millard F. Rice, Frank L. Spitzer |
| In office 1912–1914 | |
| Preceded by | Clement C. Ausherman, John C. Castle, Peter L. Hargett, James P. Harris, William O. Wertenbaker |
| Succeeded by | McGill Belt, August T. Brust, George A. Bussard, Markell H. Nelson, Eugene A. Wachter |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Richard Gassaway Molesworth April 1862 |
| Died | October 12, 1938 (aged 76) Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
| Resting place | Prospect Cemetery near Mount Airy, Maryland, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Addie Baker |
| Children | 1 |
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Early life
editRichard Gassaway Molesworth was born in April 1862 to Ruth (née Condon) and William Molesworth. He grew up on the Molesworth farm in Woodville district.[1][2]
Career
editMolesworth was a Republican. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Frederick County, from 1912 to 1914 and from 1916 to 1918.[1][3]
After his legislative career, Molesworth ran a store in Mount Airy. He then worked at the Camden station of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.[1]
Personal life
editMolesworth married Addie Baker of Kemptown. They had one son, William.[1] He lived for a time in Mount Airy.[1]
Molesworth died on October 12, 1938, at his home on Poplar Grove Street in Baltimore. He was buried in Prospect Cemetery near Mount Airy.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f "Richard G. Molesworth". The Evening Sun. October 15, 1938. p. 6. Retrieved October 28, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Former Member of Legislature Dies". The News. October 13, 1938. p. 1. Retrieved October 28, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Historical List, House of Delegates, Frederick County (1790-1974)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. March 20, 2024. Retrieved October 28, 2024.
