James T. Norris
James T. Norris | |
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| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the Harford County district | |
| In office 1922–1922 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 27, 1861 The Rocks, Harford County, Maryland, U.S. |
| Died | December 17, 1942 (aged 81) Abingdon, Maryland, U.S. |
| Resting place | Union Chapel Cemetery |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
M. Seleste Davis (m. 1887) |
| Children | 1 |
| Occupation |
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James T. Norris (March 27, 1861 – December 17, 1942) was an American politician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County, in 1922.
Early life[edit]
James T. Norris was born on March 27, 1861, near The Rocks in Harford County, Maryland. He was educated in public schools of Harford County.[1]
Career[edit]
Norris was a Democrat.[2] In 1909, he was elected as county commissioner and served in that role for 12 years. He was chairman of the board of commissioners for four years.[1] He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County in 1922.[2]
He worked as a farmer for over 30 years.[1] He served as vice president and director of the Harford County Fair Association. He was director of the Commercial and Savings Bank.[1]
Personal life[edit]
Norris married M. Seleste Davis on March 16, 1887. They had one daughter, Mrs. Charles Elderdice. He was a member of Union Chapel for 65 years.[1]
Norris died on December 17, 1942, at his home in Abingdon. He was buried at Union Chapel Cemetery.[1]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d e f "Former Commissioner Dies At Abingdon Thursday: James T. Norris Prominent In Business Circles". The Aegis. December 25, 1942. p. 1. Retrieved August 31, 2023.
- ^ a b "Historical List, House of Delegates, Harford County (1790-1974)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. April 30, 1999. Retrieved January 14, 2023.
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