| Oliver P. Harding | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the Frederick County district | |
| In office 1858–1860Serving with Stephen R. Bowlus, Ulysses Hobbs, John A. Koons, Jacob Root, John B. Thomas | |
| Preceded by | Lawrence J. Brengle, James S. Carper, James L. Davis, Daniel Grove, Peter Hauver, William N. Wolfe |
| Succeeded by | Thomas J. Claggett, John A. Johnson, Andrew Kessler, Daniel W. Naill, Jonathan Routzahn, William E. Salmon |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1822-08-27)August 27, 1822 Frederick County, Maryland, U.S. |
| Died | May 22, 1900(1900-05-22) (aged 77) Frederick, Maryland, U.S. |
| Resting place | near New London, Maryland, U.S. |
| Spouse |
Belinda Myers (m. 1846) |
| Children | 4 |
| Occupation |
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Oliver P. Harding (August 27, 1822 – May 22, 1900) was an American politician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Frederick County from 1858 to 1860.
Early life
Oliver P. Harding was born on August 27, 1822, near New London (or New Market), Frederick County, Maryland, to Hannah (née Norris) and John Harding. He was educated at Brook Hill Academy in Montgomery County and worked as a teacher.
Career
Harding served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Frederick County from 1858 to 1860. He worked as a farmer on his father's farm until his retirement around 1895.
Personal life
Harding married Belinda Myers in 1846. They had two sons and two daughters, John N., Everest C., Mrs. William C. Huffman and H. N. Around 1895, he moved to Frederick.
Harding died on May 22, 1900, at his home on South Market Street in Frederick. He was buried at a cemetery near New London.
References
- ^ "Oliver P. Harding". The News. May 22, 1900. p. 3. Retrieved April 26, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Harding". The Citizen. May 25, 1900. p. 13. Retrieved April 26, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "The Late Oliver P. Harding". The News. May 23, 1900. p. 3. Retrieved April 26, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Historical List, House of Delegates, Frederick County (1790-1974)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. March 20, 2024. Archived from the original on March 16, 2024. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
- ^ "Funerals". The News. May 24, 1900. p. 3. Retrieved April 26, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.