Harry C. Lawder (March 4, 1844 – March 7, 1921) was an American politician and merchant in Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates from 1906 to 1910.
Harry C. Lawder was born on March 4, 1844, on a farm in Harford County, Maryland, to Eliza (née Miller) and Samuel Lawder. He attended public schools in Harford County.[1][2]
Lawder was a meat and produce merchant.[2] Lawder was appointed as officer of registration for Havre de Grace in 1886.[3] He served as engrossing clerk of the Maryland Senate in 1900.[1]
Lawder was a Democrat. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Havre de Grace district of Harford County, from 1906 to 1910.[4] In May 1914, Lawder was appointed postmaster of Havre de Grace.[5] He resigned as postmaster in April 1918.[6]
Lawder married Esther Roxanna Moore, daughter of Captain William Moore and descendant of John O'Neill, on February 29, 1876.[2][7] They had seven children, Frederick C., Bessie M., Harry C. Jr., William M., May J., Murray Vandiver and Robert R. His son Robert R. was a member of the Maryland Senate and Maryland House of Delegates, and as mayor of Havre de Grace. Lawder was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church.[2]
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