Richard B. McCoy (c. 1821 – October 18, 1902) was an American politician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County from 1860 to 1864.
Richard B. McCoy | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the Harford County district | |
| In office 1860–1864 Serving with William F. Bayless, Joshua Wilson, Marmaduke Dove, Elisha Lewis, Thomas Archer, Charles B. Hitchcock | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 1821 Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
| Died | (aged 81) Dublin, Maryland, U.S. |
| Political party | Know Nothing |
| Children | 7 |
| Occupation | Politician |
Early life
editCareer
editMcCoy served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County from 1860 to 1864.[2] He was elected on the Know Nothing ticket.[3]
McCoy was one of the original incorporators and served as a director of the Conowingo Bridge Company.[3]
Personal life
editMcCoy had four daughters and three sons, Jennie, Priscilla, Helen, Nannie, David G., John G. and Richard B. Jr.[3] He was a Quaker and abolitionist.[3]
McCoy died October 18, 1902, at the age of 81, at the home of his brother in Dublin, Maryland.[3]
References
edit- ^ "Death of R. B. McCoy". The Baltimore Sun. October 20, 1902. p. 10. Retrieved March 16, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Historical List, House of Delegates, Harford County". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. April 30, 1999. Retrieved March 16, 2023.
- ^ a b c d e "Richard B. McCoy". The Midland Journal. October 24, 1902. p. 3. Retrieved March 16, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
