William H. B. Fusselbaugh (July 29, 1854 – October 6, 1904) was a businessman and politician from

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. He served in 1894 in the

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Early life

William H. B. Fusselbaugh was born on July 29, 1854, in

to Amanda M. (née Reilly) and John S. Fusselbaugh. His father worked with Adams Express Company in Washington, D.C. Fusselbaugh attended common schools and passed an exam to attend the Baltimore City College. He apprenticed at a paper hanger for four years.

Career

Fusselbaugh started a business at 422 Gay Street in Baltimore. His store room ran through 411 Ensor Street. In 1881, Fusselbaugh was appointed as register of the seventh, eight and ninth precincts of the fourth ward. On July 16, 1885, Fusselbaugh was appointed school commissioner. He served three terms. In 1893, Fusselbaugh was elected on a Democratic ticket to the

. He represented the 1st legislative district of Baltimore. He served one term in 1894.

Personal life

Fusselbaugh married Alice Shaw of Baltimore. They had one child, John. Fusselbaugh married Laura J. Hickman of Baltimore. They had two children, Liston P. (or Lister) and Amanda M. He was a member of the

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. His uncle, William H. B. Fusselbaugh, was a judge in Baltimore. Fusselbaugh died on October 6, 1904, at his home at 510 North Gay Sheet in Baltimore. He was buried at

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in Baltimore.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Fusselbaugh, William H. B. 1854 births 1904 deaths Politicians from Baltimore Members of the Methodist Episcopal Church Democratic Party members of the Maryland House of Delegates