William T. Beeks (March 20, 1829 – September 21, 1898) was an American politician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Cecil County in 1892.
William T. Beeks | |
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| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the Cecil County district | |
| In office 1892–1892 Serving with Joseph T. Grove and C. Frank Kirk | |
| Preceded by | Hiester Hess, William H. Simcoe, Thomas Pearce |
| Succeeded by | Frank H. Mackie, Richard L. Thomas Jr., George S. Woolley |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 20, 1829 near Chesapeake City, Maryland, U.S. |
| Died | September 21, 1898 (aged 69) near Cecilton, Maryland, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
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Early life
editWilliam T. Beeks was born on March 20, 1829, on a farm near Chesapeake City, Maryland, to Martha A. (née Cruikshank) and John L. Beeks. At a young age, his family moved to Baltimore County. At the age of 11, the family returned to live near Cecilton. He attended a county school in Cecilton.[1] At the age of 18, his father died and he ran the family farm.[1]
Career
editBeeks was a Democrat. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Cecil County in 1892.[2]
Personal life
editBeeks was married.[1][3] He lived in Warwick.[4]
Beeks died on September 21, 1898, at his home near Cecilton.[3]
References
edit- ^ a b c "William T. Beeks". The Baltimore Sun. January 2, 1892. p. 3. Retrieved October 11, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Historical List, House of Delegates, Cecil County (1790-1974)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. February 1, 2000. Retrieved October 11, 2023.
- ^ a b "William T. Beeks". The Midland Journal. September 30, 1898. p. 3. Retrieved October 10, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "State of Maryland". The Baltimore Sun. January 4, 1892. p. 4. Retrieved October 11, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
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