William B. Stephenson (June 16, 1802 – February 13, 1884) was an American politician and judge from Maryland. He served in the Maryland House of Delegates and Maryland Senate.
William B. Stephenson | |
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| Member of the Maryland Senate | |
| In office 1870–1872 | |
| Preceded by | John Carroll Walsh |
| Succeeded by | John Carroll Walsh |
| Constituency | Harford County |
| In office 1865–1867 | |
| Preceded by | William F. Bayless |
| Succeeded by | John Carroll Walsh |
| Constituency | Harford County |
| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the Harford County district | |
| In office 1852–1853 Serving with Alfred W. Bateman and Thomas Hope | |
| In office 1845–1846 | |
| In office 1843–1843 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 16, 1802 Harford County, Maryland, U.S. |
| Died | February 13, 1884 (aged 81) Rock Run, Harford County, Maryland, U.S. |
| Resting place | Rock Run United Methodist Church Harford County, Maryland, U.S. |
| Political party | Whig Democratic |
| Relatives | George Stephenson (brother) |
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Early life
editWilliam B. Stephenson was born on June 16, 1802, in Harford County, Maryland, to Priscilla (or Mary) (née Hopkins) and James Stephenson. His father was a slaveholder, served in the War of 1812, and was a hotelier in Perryville, Maryland.[1][2] His brother was George Stephenson.[3]
Career
editStephenson was a Whig, but changed to the Democratic Party during President Jackson's second campaign. He started his political career in 1830.[4] In 1830, Stephenson was elected to the Harford County Levy Court.[1] Stephenson served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County, in 1843, 1845 to 1846 and 1852 to 1853.[5] He served as a member of the Maryland Senate, representing Harford County from 1865 to 1867 and from 1870 to 1872. He was succeeded by John Carroll Walsh.[1][6]
Stephenson was a lawyer and owned a farm of 300 acres in Harford County.[1] He also served as a colonel in the militia.[2]
Personal life
editStephenson married and had no children. His wife predeceased him.[4] He bequeathed his farm to his adopted daughter, Elizabeth, who married state delegate William B. Hopkins.[2]
Stephenson died on February 13, 1884, at his home near Rock Run in Harford County, Maryland. He was buried at Rock Run United Methodist Church.[4]
References
edit- ^ a b c d "Death of Col. Wm. B. Stephenson". The Aegis and Intelligencer. February 15, 1884. p. 2. Retrieved November 29, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b c Portrait and Biographical Record of Harford and Cecil Counties, Maryland. 1897. pp. 374–375, 401–402. Retrieved October 18, 2023 – via Archive.org.
- ^ "Mr. Geo. Stephenson". The Union. November 2, 1878. p. 2. Retrieved March 19, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b c "Death of Col. Stephenson, of Harford". The Baltimore Sun. February 15, 1884. p. 1. Retrieved November 29, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Historical List, House of Delegates, Harford County (1790-1974)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. April 30, 1999. Retrieved November 29, 2022.
- ^ "Historical List, Senate, Harford County (1838-1966)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. September 30, 1999. Retrieved November 29, 2022.
