Jacob H. Plowman | |
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| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the Harford County district | |
| In office 1884–1888 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 5, 1836 Laurel, Maryland, U.S. |
| Died | (aged 1836) near Emmorton, Maryland, U.S. |
| Resting place | Mount Carmel Church Emmorton, Maryland, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Miss Smith |
| Children | 1 |
| Occupation |
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Jacob H. Plowman (September 5, 1836 – October 5, 1897) was an American politician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County from 1884 to 1888.
Early life
Jacob H. Plowman was born on September 5, 1836, in Laurel, Maryland.[1][2]
Career
Plowman learned the trade of a machinist. He worked for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.[2] During the Civil War, Plowman served in the Union Army as a quartermaster's clerk.[1] In 1872, Plowman moved to Harford County to pursue farming.[1] He moved to New York City after the war and remained there until 1868. In 1868, he returned to Laurel to work in the machine and iron foundry business.[2]
Plowman was a Democrat. In 1879, Plowman was elected as county commissioner of Harford County. He was remained in that office until 1883.[1][2] He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County from 1884 to 1888.[3]
In 1887, Plowman was appointed by Governor Elihu Emory Jackson as commander of the Maryland Oyster Navy. He served in that role until 1891.[1][2]
Personal life
Plowman married Miss Smith from Oella, Maryland. They had one daughter, Ida C.[1][2] He was a member of the Presbyterian Church, as well as the Masons and Odd Fellows.[1]
Plowman died on October 5, 1897, at his home near Emmorton, Maryland. He was buried at Mount Carmel Church in Emmorton.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 "Death of Commodore Plowman". The Aegis and Intelligencer. October 8, 1897. p. 3. Retrieved March 11, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Jacob H. Plowman's Death". The Baltimore Sun. October 6, 1897. p. 8. Retrieved March 11, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Historical List, House of Delegates, Harford County". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. April 30, 1999. Retrieved March 11, 2023.