Archives of Maryland
(Biographical Series)

Charles T. Westcott (1848-1911)
MSA SC 3520-14784

Biography:

Born Charles Tylden Westcott on January 6, 1848, in Chestertown, Kent County, Maryland. Son of Anna Maria Tylden and George B. Westcott, who served in the House of Delegates 1861-1864. Graduated, Washington College, Chestertown, 1866; business college, Baltimore City, 1867; Columbia College Law School, 1871. Married Mary J. Guilson (b. 1847), September 17, 1873. Five children:  Charles T., Jr.; John G. (b. 1876); Anna Maria (b. 1880); Eunice M. (b. 1883); and Ferebe G. (b. 1886). Died in Baltimore City, Maryland, on December 15, 1911.

Lawyer and businessman. Studied law with Richard Hynson prior to attending law school. Practiced law in Chestertown. President, Chestertown Board of Town Commissioners. Served in State Senate, 1896 and 1898; Republican. Board of Directors, Chestertown National Bank, 1871; President, 1887. Owner, Chestertown Waterworks; Strawbridge Mill. Director, Mutual Fire Insurance Company; Building & Loan Association; Chester Cemetery Company. Board of Visitors and Governors, Washington College. Moved to Baltimore City to pursue business opportunities there, including the International Trust Company. President, Mapes Central Sugar Company of Cuba. Vestryman, Emmanuel Protestant Episcopal Church, Chestertown.
 

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