T. Littleton Hanway

T. Littleton Hanway
Born	Template:Birth year and age Hall's Cross Roads, Aberdeen, Maryland, U.S.
Died	Aberdeen, Maryland, U.S.
Occupation(s)	Merchant, politician
Years active	1866–1918
Known for	Member of the Maryland House of Delegates (1896–1900), postmaster of Aberdeen
Notable work	President and director of Aberdeen First National Bank; secretary of Aberdeen Land and Improvement Company; director of Aberdeen Canning Company

T. Littleton Hanway (circa 1846 – January 17, 1921) was a Maryland-based merchant and political figure in the United States. He held office in the Maryland House of Delegates as a representative of Harford County between 1896 and 1900.

Early life

Hanway’s birth occurred around 1846 in Hall's Cross Roads, located in Aberdeen, Maryland. He was the son of Thomas Hanway, a farmer and proprietor of a general store, and Sarah Ann (née Keen). His education included attendance at local public schools as well as Bel Air Academy.

Career

At age 20, Hanway relocated to Wilmington, Delaware, where he was employed as a clerk in the leather section of H. S. McCombs's establishment. Following this, he spent approximately eighteen months working in Philadelphia, before returning to Harford County to serve as a store clerk in Michaelville for two years. In 1870, he acquired a retail business previously owned by Jacob J. Gallion in Aberdeen. His involvement in retail concluded on February 6, 1918, when a fire consumed his general store, Hanway & Gibson, which he operated jointly with J. Harry Gibson. Subsequently, Hanway initiated legal action against the Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington Railroad, alleging that the railroad damaged the fire department’s water hose during firefighting operations.

As a member of the Democratic Party, Hanway was appointed postmaster of Aberdeen during President Grover Cleveland's initial term. He represented Harford County in the Maryland House of Delegates from 1896 until 1900 and pursued the Democratic nomination for the Maryland Senate in the years 1901 and 1905.

Beyond his political engagements, Hanway held significant positions within local enterprises: he served as president, vice president, and director of Aberdeen First National Bank; acted as secretary for the Aberdeen Land and Improvement Company; and was a director at the Aberdeen Canning Company.

Personal life

In January 1875, Hanway wed Elizabeth "Libbie" A. Morgan. The couple had five children: Stanley M., Caroll, Walter, Thomas, and Lillian Rouse. He was actively involved with Grove Presbyterian Church as both a member and trustee.

Hanway passed away at his residence in Aberdeen on January 17, 1921, and was interred at Grove Cemetery.