Samuel B. Foard
American politician and judge (1807–1881)
Samuel Bayard Foard (November 29, 1807 – March 18, 1881) was an American politician and judge from Maryland. He served in the Maryland House of Delegates from 1838 to 1840.
Early life
Samuel Bayard Foard was born on November 29, 1807, to Ann (née Bayard) and Levi George Foard, in Bohemia Manor, Maryland. His father was captain of a company in the War of 1812. His brother Richard was a member of the Maryland House of Delegates and his brother Edward L. was a Cecil County sheriff.
Career
Foard was a Democrat. He was county commissioner in 1834 and served in the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Cecil County, from 1838 to 1840. He was appointed judge of the Orphans' Court by Governor William Grason on March 20, 1841. He served in that role until December 17, 1841. He had a farm.
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