Milton Y. Kidd

Milton Y. Kidd (1826 – February 2, 1884) was an American politician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Cecil County in 1849, 1854 and 1858.

Milton Y. Kidd
Member of the Maryland House of Delegates
from the Cecil County district
In office
1858–1858
Serving with James A. Davis and Samuel Ford
Preceded bySamuel Miller, David Scott, Slater B. Stubbs
Succeeded byJames W. Maxwell, William R. Miller, Alexander Wilson
In office
1854–1854
Serving with Richard I. Foard and Richard L. Thomas
Preceded byJohn W. Morgan, George Ricketts, Cornelius Smith
Succeeded bySamuel Miller, David Scott, Slater B. Stubbs
In office
1849–1849
Serving with Noble Biddle, Richard I. Foard, Richard L. Thomas
Preceded byRobert Cather, James H. Jamar, John M. Miller, Samuel A. West
Succeeded byJohn W. Morgan, George Ricketts, Cornelius Smith
Personal details
Born1826 (1826)
near Port Deposit, Maryland, U.S.
DiedFebruary 2, 1884(1884-02-02) (aged 57–58)
Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Resting placeWest Nottingham Cemetery
EducationWest Nottingham Academy
Princeton University
Occupation
  • Politician
  • merchant
  • lawyer

Early life

Milton Y. Kidd was born in 1826 at the Kidd farm near Port Deposit, Maryland.[1][2] He attended West Nottingham Academy and Princeton University.[1]

Career

He worked as a merchant and lawyer.[2]

Kidd served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Cecil County in 1849, 1854 and 1858.[2][3]

In 1859, Kidd succeeded James W. Clayton as chief clerk of the House of Delegates.[1] He served as chief clerk in 1860.[4] In September 1861, while chief clerk, Kidd was arrested as a Southern sympathizer alongside members of the House of Delegates.[2][5] He was required to give an oath to the United States prior to his release ten days later.[2][6] In 1867, he served as secretary of the Maryland constitutional convention.[1] He served as chief clerk from 1868 to 1880.[4] At the time of his death, he was serving as journal clerk of the House of Delegates.[1]

Personal life

Kidd died from rheumatism on February 2, 1884, aged 57, in Baltimore.[1] He was buried in West Nottingham Cemetery.[7]

References
  1. "Death of Col. Milton Y. Kidd". The Democratic Advocate. February 9, 1884. p. 2. Retrieved October 13, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.open access
  2. "Milton Y. Kidd". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. Retrieved October 13, 2023.
  3. "Historical List, House of Delegates, Cecil County (1790-1974)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. February 1, 2000. Retrieved October 13, 2023.
  4. "Desk Officers of the Maryland Legislature, 1777-2000". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. Retrieved October 13, 2023.
  5. "Arrest of the Officers and Clerks of the Senate and House and Several Members of both Houses Known as Sympathizers with the Rebellion". The Baltimore Sun. September 19, 1861. p. 2. Retrieved October 13, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.open access
  6. "Oath of Col. Kidd". Cecil Whig. October 26, 1861. p. 2. Retrieved October 13, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.open access
  7. "Cecil County Affairs". The Baltimore Sun. February 5, 1884. p. 4. Retrieved October 13, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.open access
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