Harry D. Gough
Harry D. Gough | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the Harford County district | |
| In office 1835–1836 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 1791 |
| Died | (aged 76) Harford County, Maryland, U.S. |
| Party | Whig Know Nothings Union Democratic |
| Children | 9, including Charles |
| Occupation | Politician |
Harry D. Gough (c. 1791 – December 2, 1867) was an American politician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County from 1835 to 1836.
Early life
Harry D. Gough began his career working on the sea.[1]
Career
Gough was a soldier in Baltimore during the War of 1812.[1]
Gough was originally a Whig. Gough served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County from 1835 to 1836.[2] He also served as county commissioner of Harford County.[1] He later was associated with the Know Nothings, Union Party and then the Republican Party.[1]
In 1845, Gough was appointed as clerk of the Harford County Court by Governor Thomas Pratt. He served in that role until 1851.[1] In 1862, Gough was appointed livestock weigher in Baltimore by Governor Augustus Bradford. He served in that role until April 1, 1867.[1][3] He was also deputy sheriff in Harford County, clerk to the board of county commissioners, school commissioner of Harford County and committee clerk of the state legislature.[1]
Personal life
Gough had nine children, including Charles Hays, Octavia, Matilda, Mary, and Martha C.[1][4][5][6]
Two San Francisco streets – Gough Street and Octavia Street – were named for his children Charles Hays and Octavia.[7][8]
Gough died on December 2, 1867, about the age of 76, at the home of his son-in-law in Harford County.[1][3]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Death of H. D. Gough". The Aegis and Intelligencer. December 6, 1867. p. 2. Retrieved April 2, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Historical List, House of Delegates, Harford County". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. April 30, 1999. Retrieved April 2, 2023.
- ^ a b "Death of a Citizen of Harford County". The Baltimore Sun. December 6, 1867. p. 2. Retrieved April 2, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Death of Charles H. Gough". The Aegis. August 9, 1895. p. 3. Retrieved August 12, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Mrs. Matilda Hennesee..." The Aegis. July 20, 1894. p. 3. Retrieved December 26, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Mrs. Martha C. Bouldin..." The Aegis. June 1, 1894. p. 3. Retrieved December 26, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Death of Charles H. Gough". San Francisco Examiner. July 27, 1895. p. 4. Retrieved December 27, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Carlisle, Henry C. "Early San Francisco History from Street Names". Virtual Museum of the City of San Francisco. Retrieved August 9, 2025.