John P. Fockler

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John P. Fockler
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Fockler in a 1911 newspaper
Member of the MarylandHouseofDelegates
from the Washington County district
In office
1892–1894

John P. Fockler (died December 5, 1911) was an American politician and educator from Maryland.

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Early life

John P. Fockler was born in Washington County, Maryland, to Benjamin Fockler. [1] [2]

Career

Fockler was a Democrat. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Washington County from 1892 to 1894. He was a member of the education committee. [1] [3]

Fockler taught school in Washington County for 27 years. He was superintendent of Washington County Public Schools for eight years. [1]

Personal life

Fockler married Alice Harbaugh. They had two children, Clifford B. and Mrs. L. B. Anderson. [1] His brother was B. Edwin Fockler, principal of North East High School. [1] He was a member of the Reformed Church and the Freemasons. [1]

Fockler died on December 5, 1911, aged 50, at his home in Cavetown. [1] He was buried at Smithsburg Cemetery. [4]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Prominent Educator of Hagerstown Dead". The Baltimore Sun . December 6, 1911. p. 13. Retrieved April 27, 2024– via Newspapers.com. Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg
  2. ↑ "John P. Fockler". The News. December 6, 1911. p. 5. Retrieved April 27, 2024– via Newspapers.com. Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg
  3. ↑ "Historical List, House of Delegates, Washington County (1790-1974)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. April 13, 2018. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
  4. ↑ "John P. Fockler Buried". The Baltimore Sun . December 8, 1911. p. 10. Retrieved April 27, 2024– via Newspapers.com. Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg
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