About Richard G. Molesworth
Lived 1862 – 1938 (aged 75–76). Richard G. Molesworth was an American businessperson.
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.
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American politician (1862–1938)
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Richard G. Molesworth was born in 1862.
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Richard G. Molesworth died on 12 October 1938.
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Richard G. Molesworth was a businessperson.
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