| Richard G. Molesworth | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the Frederick County district | |
| In office 1916–1918Serving with Edward S. Delaplaine, D. Charles Flook, Howard D. Kefauver, Millard F. Rice | |
| Preceded by | McGill Belt, August T. Brust, George A. Bussard, Markell H. Nelson, Eugene A. Wachter |
| Succeeded by | Edward S. Delaplaine, Charles M. Kline, Grayson E. Palmer, Millard F. Rice, Frank L. Spitzer |
| In office 1912–1914Serving with Peter L. Hargett, Howard D. Kefauver, Emory C. Remsburg, William O. Wertenbaker | |
| Preceded by | Clement C. Ausherman, John C. Castle, Peter L. Hargett, James P. Harris, William O. Wertenbaker |
| Succeeded by | McGill Belt, August T. Brust, George A. Bussard, Markell H. Nelson, Eugene A. Wachter |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Richard Gassaway Molesworth April 1862 |
| Died | October 12, 1938(1938-10-12) (aged 76) Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
| Resting place | Prospect Cemetery near Mount Airy, Maryland, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Addie Baker |
| Children | 1 |
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Richard Gassaway Molesworth (April 1862 – October 12, 1938) was an American politician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Frederick County, from 1912 to 1914 and from 1916 to 1918.
Early life
Richard Gassaway Molesworth was born in April 1862 to Ruth (née Condon) and William Molesworth. He grew up on the Molesworth farm in Woodville district.
Career
Molesworth was a Republican. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Frederick County, from 1912 to 1914 and from 1916 to 1918.
After his legislative career, Molesworth ran a store in Mount Airy. He then worked at the Camden station of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.
Personal life
Molesworth married Addie Baker of Kemptown. They had one son, William. He lived for a time in Mount Airy.
Molesworth died on October 12, 1938, at his home on Poplar Grove Street in Baltimore. He was buried in Prospect Cemetery near Mount Airy.
References
- ^ "Richard G. Molesworth". The Evening Sun. October 15, 1938. p. 6. Retrieved October 28, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.[REDACTED]
- "Former Member of Legislature Dies". The News. October 13, 1938. p. 1. Retrieved October 28, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.[REDACTED]
- "Historical List, House of Delegates, Frederick County (1790-1974)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. March 20, 2024. Retrieved October 28, 2024.