Charles Lee Downey (May 31, 1915 – August 21, 1990) was an American politician. He succeeded his father, Simon, in the Maryland House of Delegates, and, shortly after winning election to a second term, he was appointed by Governor Theodore McKeldin to fill a vacancy in the state senate.[1][2] He later served on the Washington County commission.[3]

Charles L. Downey
Member of the Maryland Senate
from Washington County
In office
January 11, 1955 – January 1959
Appointed byTheodore McKeldin
Preceded byD. Kenneth McLaughlin
Succeeded byGeorge Snyder
Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from Washington County
In office
January 1951 – January 11, 1955
Preceded byJacob B. Berkson
Succeeded byWilliam G. Porter Jr.
Personal details
Born
Charles Lee Downey

(1915-05-31)May 31, 1915
Williamsport, Maryland, U.S.
DiedAugust 21, 1990(1990-08-21) (aged 75)
Hagerstown, Maryland, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Spouse
Edith Ursula Bell
(m. 1939)
Alma materUniversity of Maryland (BS)
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/serviceUnited States Army
Years of service1941–1945
RankMajor
Unit102nd Infantry Division
Battles/warsWorld War II

References

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  1. ^ "Charles Downey Files For House". The Morning Herald. June 27, 1950. Retrieved July 8, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. ^ "Maryland Manual, 1955-56" (PDF). Retrieved July 8, 2021.
  3. ^ "Charles L. Downey, former legislator". The Evening Sun. August 23, 1990. Retrieved July 8, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.