Israel David Maulsby (1781 – 1839) was an American politician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County in 1813, from 1818 to 1820 and from 1836 to 1838.
Israel D. Maulsby | |
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_(cropped).png) Sketch of Maulsby in 1909 publication | |
| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the Harford County district | |
| In office 1836–1838 | |
| In office 1818–1820 Serving with Abel Alderson, William H. Allen, Alexander Norris, John Forwood, Henry Hall, George Henderson, James Steel | |
| In office 1813–1813 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Israel David Maulsby 1781 York County, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | 1839 (aged 57–58) |
| Resting place | Rock Spring Church near Bel Air, Maryland, U.S. |
| Spouse |
Jane Hall (m. 1804) |
| Children | 15, including William |
| Relatives | John I. Yellott (grandson) Richard Dallam (grandson) Emily Nelson Ritchie McLean (great-granddaughter) |
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Early life
editIsrael David (or Davidson[1]) Maulsby was born in 1781 in York County, Pennsylvania, to Margaret (née Hussy) and David Maulsby.[2]
Career
editMaulsby volunteered and helped defend Baltimore at the Battle of North Point during the War of 1812. He served as a member of the Independent Blues.[2] Maulsby served as president of the governor's council during Charles Goldsborough's term in office.[2] He worked as a lawyer.[2]
Maulsby served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County in 1813, from 1818 to 1820 and from 1836 to 1838.[3]
Personal life
editMaulsby was a Freemason and served as general senior warden in 1836 and 1837.[2] He was also a member of the Episcopal Church.[2]
Maulsby married Jane Hall on April 17, 1804. They had fifteen children, including Margaret M., John Hall, Israel David, Eleanor, Benjamin, William Pinkney, Sarah Jane, Hannah Elizabeth, Mary Cordelia, Harriet Belinda, Charles Hall, Israel Thomas, Charlotte Emily and Anne. Only six daughters and five sons lived to adulthood.[2] His grandson was John I. Yellott, lawyer and politician.[1] His grandson Richard Dallam was Secretary of State of Maryland.[4]
Maulsby died in 1839. He was buried at Rock Spring Church near Bel Air.[2]
References
edit- ^ a b Meekins, Lynn R. (1910). Men of Mark in Maryland. B. F. Johnson Inc. pp. 396–400. Retrieved April 1, 2023 – via Archive.org.
- ^ a b c d e f g h Barnard, Ella Kent (1909). Early Maltby. pp. 113–114, 117. Retrieved April 1, 2023 – via Archive.org.
- ^ "Historical List, House of Delegates, Harford County". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. April 30, 1999. Retrieved April 1, 2023.
- ^ Portrait and Biographical Record of Harford and Cecil Counties, Maryland. New York, Chicago, Chapman Publishing Co. 1897. pp. 380–381. Retrieved October 18, 2023 – via Archive.org.
External links
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