James Touchstone
American politician (died 1872)
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James Touchstone (died December 14, 1872) was an American politician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Cecil County from 1868 to 1870.
James Touchstone | |
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| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the Cecil County district | |
| In office 1868–1870 | |
| Personal details | |
| Died | (aged 56) Port Deposit, Maryland, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Children | James M. Touchstone |
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Career
Touchstone was a Democrat. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Cecil County from 1868 to 1870.[1]
Touchstone wrote about politics in newspapers.[2] He worked as a blacksmith.[3]
Personal life
Touchstone lived in Port Deposit.[4] His son was James M. Touchstone, who also served in the Maryland House of Delegates.[5]
He died on December 14, 1872, at the age of 56, in Port Deposit.[2][4][6]
