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History of Snow Hill, (Worcester County) Maryland

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Biographies:

John Walter Smith - A Biography

John Walter Smith, governor of Maryland, was born at Snow Hill, Md., Feb. 5, 1845; son of John Walter and Charlotte (Whittington) Smith; grandson of Samuel R. and Charlotte Smith, and of Judge William Whittington. He was educated under private tutors and at Washington academy, Md. He was married, June 2, 1869, to Mary Frances, daughter of David Richardson, of Snow Hill, Md. He was a member of the state senate, 1890?98, being president in 1894; chairman of the state Democratic committee in 1895; was elected to the 55th congress in 1898, and in 1899 was elected governor of Maryland for the term expiring Jan. 8, 1904.

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

Worcester County Facts:

Snow Hill is situated 5 meters above sea level.