Howard Proctor

Howard Proctor
Member of the Maryland House of Delegates
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 partyDemocratic
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.

Early life[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

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]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "Sketches of Members of the House of Delegates" (PDF). Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. p. 243. Retrieved January 14, 2023.
  2. ^ a b c d "Howard Proctor, Sr., Funeral Tomorrow". The Evening Sun. August 1, 1938. p. 5. Retrieved January 14, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Open access icon
  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. ^ a b "Proctor". The Evening Sun. August 1, 1938. p. 23. Retrieved January 14, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Open access icon

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