| William M. Elliott | |
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| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the Harford County district | |
| In office 1854–1854Serving with Stevenson Archer and George Stephenson | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 1811 |
| Died | (aged 71) Charles County, Maryland, U.S. |
| Resting place | Grove Cemetery Aberdeen, Maryland, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Children | 5 |
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William M. Elliott (c. 1811 – September 20, 1882) was an American politician and businessman from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County in 1854.
Career
Elliott served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County in 1854. He was elected as county commissioner in 1871. He was a Democrat.
Elliott built a large canning factory in Charles County and ran the business with his son Howell. He also worked in the fishing industry on the Potomac River for 25 years.
Personal life
Elliott married and had four daughters and one son, Mrs. Jacob C. Hollis, Mrs. George F. Walker, Mrs. John Cooley, Missouri and Howell B. Elliott had a home in Havre de Grace.
Elliott died on September 20, 1882, at the age of 71, at his farm in Charles County. He was buried at Grove Cemetery in Aberdeen.
References
- "Historical List, House of Delegates, Harford County (1790-1974)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. April 30, 1999. Retrieved March 19, 2023.
- ^ "Death of Mr. William M. Elliott". The Aegis and Intelligencer. September 29, 1882. p. 2. Retrieved March 19, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Mr. William M. Elliott". The Baltimore Sun. September 23, 1882. p. 4. Retrieved March 19, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.