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Biography
Israel David Maulsby (1781 – 1839) was an American politician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County in 1813, from 1818 to 1820 and from 1836 to 1838.
Early life
Israel David (or Davidson) Maulsby was born in 1781 in York County, Pennsylvania, to Margaret (née Hussy) and David Maulsby.
Career
Maulsby volunteered and helped defend Baltimore at the Battle of North Point during the War of 1812. He served as a member of the Independent Blues. Maulsby served as president of the governor's council during Charles Goldsborough's term in office. He worked as a lawyer.
Maulsby served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County in 1813, from 1818 to 1820 and from 1836 to 1838.
Personal life
Maulsby was a Freemason and served as general senior warden in 1836 and 1837. He was also a member of the Episcopal Church.
Maulsby married Jane Hall on April 17, 1804. They had fifteen children, including Margaret M., John Hall, Israel David, Eleanor, Benjamin, William Pinkney, Sarah Jane, Hannah Elizabeth, Mary Cordelia, Harriet Belinda, Charles Hall, Israel Thomas, Charlotte Emily and Anne. Only six daughters and five sons lived to adulthood. His grandson was John I. Yellott, lawyer and politician. His grandson Richard Dallam was Secretary of State of Maryland.
Maulsby died in 1839. He was buried at Rock Spring Church near Bel Air.
