| James Touchstone | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the Cecil County district | |
| In office 1868–1870Serving with John W. Davis, Levi R. Mearns, William Richards, George Biddle, John Owens | |
| Personal details | |
| Died | (aged 56) Port Deposit, Maryland, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Children | James M. Touchstone |
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James Touchstone (died December 14, 1872) was an American politician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Cecil County from 1868 to 1870.
Career
Touchstone was a Democrat. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Cecil County from 1868 to 1870.
Touchstone wrote about politics in newspapers. He worked as a blacksmith.
Personal life
Touchstone lived in Port Deposit. His son was James M. Touchstone, who also served in the Maryland House of Delegates.
He died on December 14, 1872, at the age of 56, in Port Deposit.
References
- "Historical List, House of Delegates, Cecil County (1790-1974)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. February 1, 2000. Retrieved July 15, 2023.
- ^ "Death of James Touchstone". The Aegis. December 27, 1872. p. 2. Retrieved July 15, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- "James Touchstone..." Smyrna Times. December 25, 1872. p. 2. Retrieved July 15, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Death of a Well-Known Marylander". The Baltimore Sun. December 17, 1872. p. 1. Retrieved July 15, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Mr. Jas. M. Touchstone". The Cecil Whig. June 12, 1886. p. 3. Retrieved July 15, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Touchstone". The Baltimore Sun. December 16, 1872. p. 2. Retrieved July 15, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.