About Richard B. McCoy
Richard B. McCoy was an American politician.
Richard B. McCoy ( – October 18, 1902) was an American politician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County from 1860 to 1864.
Early life Richard B. McCoy was born in Baltimore.
Career McCoy served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County from 1860 to 1864. He was elected on the Know Nothing ticket.
McCoy was one of the original incorporators and served as a director of the Conowingo Bridge Company.
Personal life McCoy had four daughters and three sons, Jennie, Priscilla, Helen, Nannie, David G., John G. and Richard B. Jr. He was a Quaker and abolitionist.
McCoy died October 18, 1902, at the age of 81, at the home of his brother in Dublin, Maryland.
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Who was Richard B. McCoy?
American politician (died 1902)
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Richard B. McCoy died in 1902.
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Richard B. McCoy was a politician.
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