About Oliver P. Harding
Lived 1822 – 1900. Oliver P. Harding was an American politician.
Oliver P. Harding (August 27, 1822 – May 22, 1900) was an American politician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Frederick County from 1858 to 1860.
Early life Oliver P. Harding was born on August 27, 1822, near New London (or New Market ), Frederick County, Maryland, to Hannah (née Norris) and John Harding. He was educated at Brook Hill Academy in Montgomery County and worked as a teacher.
Career Harding served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Frederick County from 1858 to 1860. He worked as a farmer on his father's farm until his retirement around 1895. Around 1895, he moved to Frederick.
Harding died on May 22, 1900, at his home on South Market Street in Frederick. He was buried at a cemetery near New London.
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American politician (1822–1900)
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Oliver P. Harding was born in 1822.
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Oliver P. Harding died in 1900.
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Oliver P. Harding was a politician.
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