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History of Boonsboro, (Washington County) Maryland

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Biographies:

The Biography of William Thomas Hamilton

William Thomas Hamilton, governor of Maryland, was born in Boonsboro, Washington county Md. Sept. 8, 1820; son of Henry and Anna Mary Magdalen (Hess) Hamilton. He attended Jefferson college, 1836-40, was admitted to the bar in 1843 and practised law at Hagerstown, Md. He was a representative in the state legislature in 1846, a Democratic representative from Maryland in the 31st, 32d and 33d congresses, 1849-55; U.S. senator, 1869-75, and governor of Maryland, 1880-84. He died in Hagerstown, Md., Oct. 16, 1888.

From: Twentieth Century Biographical Dictionary of Notable Americans, Johnson, Rossiter, editor

Maryland Facts:
Tree: white oak
Bird: Baltimore oriole
Flower: black-eyed Susan
Nickname: Free State, Old Line State
Motto: Fatti Maschii, Parole Femine (Manly Deeds, Womanly Words)
Area (sq. mi.): 10,577
Capitol: Annapolis
Admitted: 28 Apr 1788

Washington County Facts:

Boonsboro is situated 166 meters above sea level.