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

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

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

  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 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. 1 2 "Proctor". The Evening Sun. August 1, 1938. p. 23. Retrieved January 14, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Open access icon
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