Alfred B. Cameron (December 3, 1855 – October 28, 1913) was an American politician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Cecil County from 1906 to 1908.

Alfred B. Cameron
Cameron in 1905 newspaper
Member of the Maryland House of Delegates
from the Cecil County district
In office
1906–1908
Personal details
Born(1855-12-03)December 3, 1855
Cecil County, Maryland, U.S.
DiedOctober 28, 1913(1913-10-28) (aged 57)
Bay View, Maryland, U.S.
Resting placeRosebank Cemetery
Political partyRepublican
Children1

Early life

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Alfred B. Cameron was born on December 3, 1855, in Cecil County, Maryland, to William Cameron.[1][2] Growing up, he attended public schools and worked on a farm.[1]

Career

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Cameron was a Republican. He was a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Cecil County, from 1906 to 1908.[3] In 1909, Cameron ran for county commissioner, but lost to Irvin G. Griffith.[4][5]

Personal life

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Cameron was married. He had one daughter, Margaret.[4] In 1905, Cameron lived at his family's home near Zion.[2]

Cameron died on October 28, 1913, at the age of 62, at his home in Bay View.[6] He was buried at Rosebank Cemetery.[7]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Maryland Manual, 1906–07". Maryland State Archives. p. 307. Retrieved July 1, 2023.
  2. ^ a b "Alfred B. Cameron". Cecil Whig. September 23, 1905. p. 1. Retrieved July 1, 2023 – via Newspapers.com. 
  3. ^ "Historical List, House of Delegates, Cecil County (1790-1974)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. February 1, 2000. Retrieved July 1, 2023.
  4. ^ a b "Alfred B. Cameron..." The Baltimore Sun. October 31, 1913. p. 8. Retrieved July 1, 2023 – via Newspapers.com. 
  5. ^ "Official Returns". The Midland Journal. November 12, 1909. p. 1. Retrieved July 1, 2023 – via Newspapers.com. 
  6. ^ "Northeast Maryland Notes". Philadelphia Inquirer. October 30, 1913. p. 4. Retrieved July 1, 2023 – via Newspapers.com. 
  7. ^ "Alfred B. Cameron". The Midland Journal. October 31, 1913. p. 1. Retrieved July 1, 2023 – via Newspapers.com. 
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