Joseph T. Grove

Joseph T. Grove was an American politician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Cecil County in 1892.

Early life

Joseph T. Grove was born on January 18, 1845, in Lower Chanceford Township, Pennsylvania, to Martha and Jacob Grove. He attended Pleasant Grove Academy in Pennsylvania.

Career

In 1873, Grove moved to Cecil County, Maryland, and bought a farm near Zion. He worked there as a farmer. He also lived in Montgomery County for two years.
Grove served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Cecil County in 1892. In 1903, he ran for judge of the orphans' court, but lost.
Grove was one of the incorporators of the Elkton Banking and Trust Company.

Personal life

Grove married Cordelia McVey, daughter of Absolom McVey. She died in 1913. They had one daughter, Lila Blanche.
Grove died on October 22, 1927, at his home near Zion. He was buried in Rosebank Cemetery in Calvert.