Howard Proctor

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Howard Proctor
Member of the MarylandHouseofDelegates
from the Harford County district
In office
1900–1902
Personal details
Bornnear Prospect, Harford County, Maryland, U.S.
Died(1938-07-30)July 30, 1938
Resting placeSlate Ridge Cemetery
Cardiff, Maryland, U.S.
Political party Democratic
SpouseMary Webb
Children4
Occupation
  • Politician
  • manufacturer
  • canner

Howard Proctor (died July 30, 1938) was an American politician and manufacturer from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County, from 1900 to 1902.

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Early life

Howard Proctor was born near Prospect, Harford County, Maryland, to Edward Proctor. His family owned a slate quarry on Slate Ridge in Harford County. Proctor attended public schools in Harford County. [1]

Career

Proctor worked as superintendent and general manager of the Proctor Bros. slate quarries. He also worked as a canner. [1] [2]

Proctor was a Democrat. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County, from 1900 to 1902. [3]

Proctor was a trustee of the Slate Ridge Presbyterian Church. He was a charter member of the Mason and Dixon Club. [2]

Personal life

Grave of Proctor at Slate Ridge Cemetery Grave of Howard Proctor (1868-1938) and Lillie Proctor (1869-1924) 1.jpg
Grave of Proctor at Slate Ridge Cemetery

Proctor married Mary Webb. [4] They had two daughters and two sons. [2]

Proctor died on July 30, 1938, at his home. He was buried at Slate Ridge Cemetery in Cardiff, Maryland. [2] [4]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Sketches of Members of the House of Delegates" (PDF). Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. p. 243. Retrieved January 14, 2023.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Howard Proctor, Sr., Funeral Tomorrow". The Evening Sun. August 1, 1938. p. 5. Retrieved January 14, 2023– via Newspapers.com. Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg
  3. ↑ "Historical List, House of Delegates, Harford County (1790-1974)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. April 30, 1999. Retrieved January 14, 2023.
  4. 1 2 "Proctor". The Evening Sun. August 1, 1938. p. 23. Retrieved January 14, 2023– via Newspapers.com. Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg
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