William Simcoe was an American politician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Cecil County from 1840 to 1841.
William Simcoe | |
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| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the Cecil County district | |
| In office 1840–1841 Serving with James L. Maxwell and William H. Morton | |
| Preceded by | John C. Cameron, Samuel B. Foard, John J. Heckart |
| Succeeded by | Amor T. Forwood, William Knight, John Owens |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Carpenter Point, Maryland, U.S. |
| Political party | Whig |
| Spouse | Rebecca Cazier |
| Children | 13 |
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Early life
editWilliam Simcoe was born at Carpenter Point, Maryland, to George Simcoe.[1]
Career
editSimcoe was a farmer.[1] Simcoe was a Whig.[1] He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Cecil County from 1840 to 1841.[2]
Personal life
editSimcoe married Rebecca Cazier, daughter of Thomas Cazier, of Cecil County. They had thirteen children, including John S., Louisa J. and Mrs. Manley.[1] He was a trustee and steward of the Methodist Episcopal Church.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e Portrait and Biographical Record of Harford and Cecil Counties, Maryland. 1897. pp. 382–383, 578. Retrieved October 18, 2023 – via Archive.org.
- ^ "Historical List, House of Delegates, Cecil County (1790-1974)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. February 1, 2000. Retrieved October 18, 2023.
