Silas Scarboro

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Silas Scarboro
Member of the MarylandHouseofDelegates
from the Harford County district
In office
1882–1882

Silas Scarboro (died August 7, 1907) was an American politician and physician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County in 1878 and 1882.

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Early life

Silas Scarboro was born in Scarboro, Harford County, Maryland. He graduated from the University of Maryland. [1]

Career

Scarboro served as assistant surgeon of the 2nd Maryland Infantry of the Union Army during the Civil War. He joined the regiment on February 4, 1863. He was in charge of Camp Nelson. He resigned on July 21, 1864. [1] [2]

Scarboro was a Democrat. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County in 1878 and 1882. [3] He also served as school commissioner of Harford County. [1]

Scarboro practiced medicine. He retired in 1887 due to injury. [1]

Personal life

Scarboro had two daughters and one son, Mrs. J. Sprigg Poole, Bertha and Harold. His son was the editor of Towson News. [1]

Scarboro broke both legs in 1887 when thrown from a sleigh, forcing him to retire. [1] He was a Quaker. [1]

Scarboro died on August 7, 1907, at the age of 80, in Towson. He was buried at Broad Creek Friends' Meeting House Cemetery. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 "Dr. Silas Scarboro". The Baltimore Sun . August 8, 1907. p. 9. Retrieved March 11, 2023– via Newspapers.com. Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg
  2. ↑ Wilmer, L. Allison; Jarrett, J. H.; Vernon, Geo. W. F. (1898). History and Roster of Maryland Volunteers, War of 1861-5. Vol. 1. Press of Guggenheimer, Weil & Co. p. 73 – via Archive.org.
  3. ↑ "Historical List, House of Delegates, Harford County". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. April 30, 1999. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
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