John S. Biddison | |
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_(cropped).png.webp) Biddison in 1914 publication | |
| Member of the Maryland Senate | |
| In office 1904–1912 | |
| Preceded by | John Hubner |
| Succeeded by | Carville D. Benson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 18, 1873 Gardenville, Maryland, U.S. |
| Died | July 9, 1921 (aged 48) Overlea, Maryland, U.S. |
| Resting place | Gardenville, Maryland, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Eva Nichols (m. 1896) |
| Children | 5 |
| Education | Sadler's Business College |
| Alma mater | University of Maryland Law School |
| Occupation |
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John S. Biddison (February 18, 1873 – July 9, 1921) was a politician, lawyer, judge and bank president from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland Senate from 1904 to 1912.
Early life
John S. Biddison was born on February 18, 1873, in Gardenville, Maryland, to Julia (née McCawley) and Thomas C. Biddison. He attended public schools in Baltimore County and Sadler's Business College. He graduated from University of Maryland Law School. He was admitted to the bar in Baltimore County in 1894.[1][2]
Career
Biddison practiced law in Baltimore and in Baltimore County.[1] He opened a law practice with John S. Gontrum. He worked with Gontrum until Goatrum's death in 1909. He then ran the firm Biddison & Gontrum with John B. Gontrum.[2][3] He was a lawyer during the Friedenwald estate's will case in Towson. He served as counsel of the Baltimore County Commissioners for four years.[1]
Biddison was a Democrat. Biddison served as a member of the Maryland Senate, representing Baltimore County, from 1904 to 1912.[1][4] He was president pro tempore of the senate in 1910.[4] He served as chairman of the judiciary committee for three terms.[1]
Biddison became a minority judge of the appeals tax court in April 1920, succeeding Charles Kreuder Jr. He was one of the founders and served as president of the Overlea Bank from its founding until his death.[2][3][5] Biddison was a member of the board of visitors.[1]
Personal life
Biddison married Eva Nichols in 1896. They had five children, John S. Jr., Thomas N., Lulu, Stella and Eve.[1][2][3]
Biddison lived in Raspeburg, Maryland. Biddison died on July 9, 1921, after suffering an attack at Overlea bank and died at the apartment of the cashier in Overlea.[2][3] He was buried at the family cemetery at his family's home in Gardenville.[3][6]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Distinguished Men of Baltimore and of Maryland. Baltimore American. 1914. p. 40. Retrieved December 4, 2022 – via Archive.org.
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Sudden Death of Judge J. S. Biddison". The Gazette and Daily. York, Pennsylvania. July 11, 1921. p. 6. Retrieved December 4, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- 1 2 3 4 5 "J. S. Biddison's Death Shock to City". The Baltimore Sun. July 10, 1921. p. 18. Retrieved December 4, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- 1 2 "Historical List, Senate, Baltimore County (1838-1966)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. October 26, 1999. Retrieved December 4, 2022.
- ↑ "Resolution on the Death of Hon. John S. Biddison". The Baltimore Sun. July 16, 1921. p. 16. Retrieved December 4, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Biddison Funeral Today". The Baltimore Sun. July 11, 1921. p. 3. Retrieved December 4, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
External links
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