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Biography
Charles A. McGaw (January 6, 1846 – May 3, 1926) was an American politician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County, from 1924 to 1926.
Early life
Charles A. McGaw was born on January 6, 1846, at the Old Bush Tavern, in Bush, Harford County, Maryland, to Elizabeth Courtney (née Henson) and Robert McGaw Jr. His father was proprietor of Eagle Hotel and served as sheriff. He attended local schools and Bel Air Academy.
Career
McGaw worked as a canner in Belcamp for 11 years.
McGaw served as sheriff of Harford County for two years starting in November 1889. He had a general store in Abingdon. He worked at a canning factory in Salem County, New Jersey, for three years. McGaw then farmed in Abingdon. On May 1, 1897, McGaw started operating the Rouse House in Bel Air. He renamed the hotel the Eagle Hotel (later it was renamed the Country Club Inn). He sold the hotel in October 1906.
McGaw was a Democrat. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County, from 1924 to 1926.
After retiring from hoteling, McGaw moved to Abingdon and worked in trucking.
Personal life
McGaw married Ella Jane Griffin, daughter of William E. Griffin.
McGaw died on May 3, 1926, at his home in Abingdon. He was buried in the Abingdon Methodist Episcopal Church cemetery.
