Peter Grabill (June 10, 1820 – May 12, 1890) was an American politician from Maryland.

Early life

Peter Grabill was born on June 10, 1820, near Emmitsburg, Maryland. His brother was John Grabill. He graduated from Pennsylvania College in the class of 1838.

Career

Grabill was a Whig. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Frederick County from 1846 to 1849. Around 1850, he built a

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from Emmitsburg to Westminster.

Personal life

Grabill married Sallie Rudisill of Taneytown on October 25, 1841. He had two daughters, Margaret and Mrs. William Louis Fleagle. His daughter Margaret married Maryland politician Jacob Rinehart. Grabill died on May 12, 1890, at the home of his daughter in Frizzellburg.

References

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