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David Rinehart

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David Rinehart
Member of the Maryland House of Delegates
from the Frederick County district
In office
1864–1866
Preceded byJoshua Biggs, Hiram Buhrman, James M. Coale, Thomas Hammond, Henry R. Harris, Thomas Johnson
Succeeded byHenry Baker, Upton Buhrman, Thomas Gorsuch, John L. Linthicum, John R. Rouzer, John A. Steiner
Personal details
Died (aged 85)
near Union Bridge, Maryland, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Children2
RelativesWilliam Henry Rinehart (brother)
OccupationPolitician

David Rinehart (died January 15, 1903) was an American politician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Frederick County from 1864 to 1866.

Early life

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David Rinehart was born in Carroll County, Maryland. His brother was architect William Henry Rinehart.[1]

Career

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Rinehart was associated with a Friends school.[2] He was elected as county commissioner of Frederick County twice.[1] He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Frederick County, from 1864 to 1866.[1][3] He was elected to the convention for the Maryland Constitution of 1864.[1] While in the legislature, he received the nickname "Honest David Rinehart".[2]

In 1879, he ran as a Republican in Carroll County for the Maryland Senate, but was defeated by Henry Vanderford.[1]

Personal life

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Rinehart had two sons, Winfield S. and Lincoln W.[1]

Rinehart died on January 15, 1903, aged 85, at Cottage Home in Frederick County, near Union Bridge.[1][2]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g "Mr. David Rinehart died..." The Democratic Advocate. January 24, 1903. p. 3. Retrieved March 10, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.Open access icon
  2. ^ a b c "David Rinehart". The News. January 19, 1903. p. 4. Retrieved March 10, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.Open access icon
  3. ^ "Historical List, House of Delegates, Frederick County (1790-1974)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. January 4, 2010. Retrieved March 10, 2024.