Job Haines (August 26, 1744 – October 4, 1812) was an American politician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates.

Early life

Job Haines was born on August 26, 1744, in Rising Sun, Maryland, to Elizabeth (née Thomas) and Joseph Haines. His father was justice of the peace in Chester County, Pennsylvania.

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Career

Haines owned and farmed tracts of land in Cecil County. In 1781, he hosted Marquis de Lafayette at his home as Lafayette traveled to Yorktown.

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Haines served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates.

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Personal life

In 1766, Haines married Esther Kirk, daughter of Ann Gatchell and Timothy Haines. They had 12 children, Jacon, Timothy, Isaac, Reuben, Joseph, Eli, Job, Lewis, Elizabeth, Esther, Elisha and Nathan. His grandson L. Marshall Haines was a politician and lawyer.

Haines died on October 4, 1812, in Rising Sun.

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1744 births

1812 deaths

People from Rising Sun, Maryland

Farmers from Maryland

Members of the Maryland House of Delegates

18th-century American farmers

19th-century American farmers

18th-century American politicians