Charles A. McGaw

Charles A. McGaw (January 6, 1846 – May 3, 1926) was an American politician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County, from 1924 to 1926.

Charles A. McGaw
Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the Harford County district
In office 1924–1926 Serving with Benjamin M. Dever, Robert R. Lawder, Mary E. W. Risteau
Personal details
Born	(1846-01-06)January 6, 1846 Bush, Harford County, Maryland, U.S.
Died	May 3, 1926(1926-05-03) (aged 80) Abingdon, Maryland, U.S.
Resting place	Abingdon Methodist Episcopal Church cemetery
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Ella Jane Griffin
Occupation	Politician canner farmer hotelier

Early life

Charles A. McGaw was born on January 6, 1846, at the Old Bush Tavern, in Bush, Harford County, Maryland, to Elizabeth Courtney (née Henson) and Robert McGaw Jr. His father was proprietor of Eagle Hotel and served as sheriff.^[1][2] He attended local schools and Bel Air Academy.^[2]

Career

McGaw worked as a canner in Belcamp for 11 years.^[2]

Eagle Hotel in 1917

McGaw served as sheriff of Harford County for two years starting in November 1889. He had a general store in Abingdon. He worked at a canning factory in Salem County, New Jersey, for three years.^[1][2] McGaw then farmed in Abingdon. On May 1, 1897, McGaw started operating the Rouse House in Bel Air. He renamed the hotel the Eagle Hotel (later it was renamed the Country Club Inn). He sold the hotel in October 1906.^[1][2][3][4]

McGaw was a Democrat. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County, from 1924 to 1926.^[5]

After retiring from hoteling, McGaw moved to Abingdon and worked in trucking.^[1]

Personal life

McGaw married Ella Jane Griffin, daughter of William E. Griffin.^[1][2][6]

McGaw died on May 3, 1926, at his home in Abingdon. He was buried in the Abingdon Methodist Episcopal Church cemetery.^[1]

References

1. "Charles A. McGaw". The Aegis. May 7, 1926. p. 8. Retrieved October 21, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
2. Portrait and Biographical Record of Harford and Cecil Counties, Maryland. 1897. pp. 520–521. Retrieved October 21, 2023 – via Archive.org.
3. "Mr. Charles A. McGaw..." The Aegis. May 7, 1897. p. 3. Retrieved October 21, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
4. "The management of the Eagle Hotel..." The Aegis. October 5, 1906. p. 3. Retrieved October 21, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
5. "Historical List, House of Delegates, Harford County (1790-1974)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. April 30, 1999. Retrieved January 14, 2023.
6. "Mrs. Ella Jane Griffin". The Aegis. June 28, 1935. p. 8. Retrieved October 21, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.