Richard H. Magruder

Richard H. Magruder
Member of the Maryland Senate
In office
1882 – September 23, 1884
Personal details
BornPrince George's County, Maryland, U.S.
Died (aged 42)
Bladensburg, Maryland, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
RelativesCaleb Clarke Magruder Jr. (cousin)
OccupationPolitician

Richard H. Magruder (died September 23, 1884) was a politician from Maryland. He served in the Maryland Senate from 1882 to his death in 1884.

Early life

Richard H. Magruder was born in Prince George's County, Maryland.[1]

Career

Magruder was a Republican. In 1881, Magruder was elected to the Maryland Senate, representing Prince George's County, defeating his cousin Caleb Clarke Magruder Jr. He was re-elected in 1883. He served from 1882 to his death.[2][3]

Personal life

Magruder died on September 23, 1884, at the age of 42, at his home in Bladensburg, Maryland.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b "News of the Day". Alexandria Gazette and Virginia Advertiser. September 24, 1884. p. 2. Retrieved December 3, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.Open access icon
  2. ^ "Historical List, Senate, Prince George's County (1838-1966)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. September 30, 1999. Retrieved December 3, 2022.
  3. ^ "Caleb Clark Magruder (1/9/1839-6/2/1923)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. May 21, 2002. Retrieved December 3, 2022.