| Peter Grabill | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the Frederick County district | |
| In office 1846–1849Serving with George Doub, Jeremiah G. Morrison, Jacob Root, James Stevens, Thomas Turner, Gideon Bantz, John D. Gaither, William Lynch, John Need | |
| Preceded by | Daniel S. Biser, Henry Boteler, Francis J. Hoover, Enoch Louis Lowe, George Zollinger |
| Succeeded by | William P. Anderson, Daniel S. Biser, Benjamin A. Cunningham, Thomas H. O'Neal, Jacob Root |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1820-06-10)June 10, 1820 near Emmitsburg, Maryland, U.S. |
| Died | May 12, 1890(1890-05-12) (aged 69) Frizzellburg, Maryland, U.S. |
| Political party | Whig |
| Spouse |
Sallie Rudisill (m. 1841) |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | Pennsylvania College |
| Occupation | Politician |
Peter Grabill (June 10, 1820 – May 12, 1890) was an American politician from Maryland.
Early life
Peter Grabill was born on June 10, 1820, near Emmitsburg, Maryland. His brother was John Grabill. He graduated from Pennsylvania College in the class of 1838.
Career
Grabill was a Whig. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Frederick County from 1846 to 1849. Around 1850, he built a plank road from Emmitsburg to Westminster.
Personal life
Grabill married Sallie Rudisill of Taneytown on October 25, 1841. He had two daughters, Margaret and Mrs. William Louis Fleagle. His daughter Margaret married Maryland politician Jacob Rinehart.
Grabill died on May 12, 1890, at the home of his daughter in Frizzellburg.
References
- ^ "Death of Peter Grabill". The News. May 16, 1890. p. 3. Retrieved April 24, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Breidenbaugh, E. S., ed. (1882). The Pennsylvania College Book, 1832–1882. Lutheran Publication Society. p. 346. Retrieved April 24, 2024 – via Archive.org.
- "Historical List, House of Delegates, Frederick County (1790-1974)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. March 20, 2024. Retrieved April 24, 2024.
- "Dr. Jacob Rinehart Dead". The Baltimore Sun. August 18, 1907. p. 11. Retrieved April 24, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.