Edmund L. Oldfield (November 7, 1863 – March 19, 1938) was an American politician and farmer from Maryland. He served as a member of the

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, representing

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, from 1906 to 1907.

Early life

Edmund L. Oldfield was born on November 7, 1863, in Fountain Green,

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, to Hannah (née Carter) and William Oldfield. His father was a farmer and pump maker. Oldfield graduated from Eaton & Burnett's Business College in 1884.

Career

Oldfield was a farmer, dairy farmer and raised livestock. He had a farm at The Rocks. Oldfield was a

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. Oldfield defeated Thomas Hitchcock in the 1905 election for the

. Oldfield served as a member of the House of Delegates, representing

, from 1906 to 1907. He also served as county chairman of the Democratic State Central Committee.

Personal life

Oldfield married Alice Wilkinson. They had two sons and two daughters, William L., Harry W., Edna O. and Mrs. Robert D. Massica. Oldfield died on March 19, 1938, at his home at 7114 Rich Hill Road at Stoneleigh,

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. He was buried at Mount Zion Cemetery in Fountain Green.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Oldfield, Edmund L. 1863 births 1938 deaths People from Harford County, Maryland Democratic Party members of the Maryland House of Delegates Farmers from Maryland 20th-century members of the Maryland General Assembly