Samuel Ford (Maryland politician)
Samuel Ford (died February 27, 1900) was an American politician and brickmaker from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Cecil County in 1858. Early lifeSamuel Ford was born to John Ford. His father was a reverend in North East, Maryland.[1] CareerFord was a Whig and later became a Republican.[1] He was elected as a Whig and served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Cecil County in 1858.[1][2] During the start of the Civil War, Ford organized Company A of the 5th Maryland Regiment and served as its captain. The company served at conflicts including in Berlin, Maryland, at the Siege of Petersburg and the Battle of Antietam.[1] After the war, Ford worked in a brick business and supplied brick for buildings in Washington, D.C., including the United States Capitol and the Bureau of Engraving and Printing.[1] Personal lifeFord married Ella Stout, daughter of Joseph T. Stout. They had two sons, Herbert and Carroll.[1] He was a member and steward of the Metropolitan Methodist Episcopal Church in Washington, D.C.[1] Ford died on February 27, 1900, at the age of 68, at his home in Washington, D.C.[1] References
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