Charles H. A. Whiteford

Charles H. A. Whiteford, the eldest son of Hugh C. and Cassandra (Silver) Whiteford, was born in Harford County, Md., March 27, 1839. His parents were of Scotch-Irish descent, both families being prominent in the politics and business of Harford County. He remained on his father’s farm until the age of twenty years, having, in the meantime, obtained a fair education. In 1865 he entered the mercantile business at Delta, in which he continued until 1872. He then opened, at the same place, a photograph gallery, and gave his attention to that business for some years. He married Miss. Cassandra Findley, a native of Lancaster County, December 4, 1866. They have one child living, Lizzie Grace, and have buried one in infancy. He has held the office of borough auditor for two terms, and is now principally engaged in the business of slate roofing. The Railroad House, one of the principal hotels of the place, is owned by Mr. Whiteford.


Taken from the book, “History of York County, Illustrated 1886” by John Gibson, Historical Editor