T. Littleton Hanway (c. 1846 – January 17, 1921) was an American politician and merchant from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County from 1896 to 1900.
T. Littleton Hanway | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the Harford County district | |
| In office 1896–1900 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 1846 Aberdeen, Maryland, U.S. |
| Died | January 17, 1921 (aged 74–75) Aberdeen, Maryland, U.S. |
| Resting place | Grove Cemetery Aberdeen, Maryland, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Elizabeth Morgan (m. 1875) |
| Children | 5 |
| Occupation |
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Early life
editT. Littleton Hanway was born in about 1846 at Hall's Cross Roads in Aberdeen, Maryland, to Sarah Ann (née Keen) and Thomas Hanway. His father was a farmer and owned a general store.[1][2] Hanway studied at public schools and Bel Air Academy.[2]
Career
editAt the age of 20, Hanway moved to Wilmington, Delaware. He worked as a clerk in the leather department of H. S. McCombs's business in Wilmington. He then transferred to Philadelphia and worked there for 18 months. He then worked as a clerk at a store in Michaelville, Harford County for two years. In 1870, he went to Aberdeen and bought Jacob J. Gallion's store.[1][2] His mercantile career in Aberdeen concluded on February 6, 1918, with a fire. At that time, Hanway owned a general store with J. Harry Gibson called Hanway & Gibson, but it was destroyed in the fire. Later that year, Hanway sued Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington Railroad for running over the fire department's water hose being used to quench the fire.[1][3][4]
Hanway was a Democrat. He served as postmaster of Aberdeen during President Grover Cleveland's first administration.[1][2] He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County from 1896 to 1900.[5][6] Hanway ran for the Democratic nomination for the Maryland Senate in 1901 and 1905.[7][8]
Hanway served as president, vice president and director of the Aberdeen First National Bank and secretary of the Aberdeen Land and Improvement Company. He was a director of the Aberdeen Canning Company.[1][2][9]
Personal life
editHanway married Elizabeth "Libbie" A. Morgan in January 1875. They had five children, Stanley M., Caroll, Walter, Thomas and Lillian Rouse.[1][2] Hanway was a member and trustee of Grove Presbyterian Church.[1]
Hanway died on January 17, 1921, at his home in Aberdeen.[1] He was buried at Grove Cemetery.[10]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f g h "Prominent Business Man Dies". The Aegis. January 21, 1921. p. 3. Retrieved March 9, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b c d e f Portrait and Biographical Record of Harford and Cecil Counties, Maryland. 1897. pp. 336–337. Retrieved October 17, 2023 – via Archive.org.
- ^ "Big Fire in Aberdeen, MD". The Daily Banner. February 6, 1918. p. 1. Retrieved March 10, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Sues Railroad Company For Loss By Fire". The Midland Journal. November 22, 1918. p. 1. Retrieved March 10, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Historical List, House of Delegates, Harford County". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. April 30, 1999. Retrieved March 9, 2023.
- ^ "Official Returns". The Aegis and Intelligencer. November 8, 1895. p. 2. Retrieved March 9, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Democratic Primary Election Returns---Official". The Aegis and Intelligencer. August 2, 1901. p. 2. Retrieved March 9, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Candidates". The Aegis and Intelligencer. September 15, 1905. p. 3. Retrieved March 10, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Maryland Manual, 1896". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. 1896. Retrieved March 9, 2023.
- ^ "Hanway". The Baltimore Sun. January 18, 1921. p. 13. Retrieved March 10, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
