J. Wilmer Cronin (October 14, 1896 – April 28, 1982) was a politician, lawyer and newspaper publisher from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates from 1927 to 1930 and Maryland Senate from 1939 to 1946. He was the owner and publisher of The Harford Democrat.
J. Wilmer Cronin | |
|---|---|
| President of the Board of Commissioners of Aberdeen, Maryland | |
| In office 1955–1956 | |
| Preceded by | Clark D. Connellee |
| Succeeded by | R. Lee Mitchell |
| In office 1950–1952 | |
| Preceded by | Frank E. Baker |
| Succeeded by | Charles J. Kelly |
| Member of the Maryland Senate | |
| In office 1939–1946 | |
| Preceded by | Mary Risteau |
| Succeeded by | Howard S. O'Neill |
| Constituency | Harford County |
| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates | |
| In office 1927–1930 | |
| Constituency | Harford County |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 14, 1896 Aberdeen, Maryland, U.S. |
| Died | April 28, 1982 (aged 85) Havre de Grace, Maryland, U.S. |
| Resting place | Churchville Presbyterian Church Churchville, Maryland, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Mary S. Ferrell
(m. 1918; died 1972) |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | Charlotte Hill Military Academy University of Maryland School of Law |
| Occupation |
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Early life
editJ. Wilmer Cronin was born on October 14, 1896, in Aberdeen, Maryland. He graduated from the first class of Aberdeen High School and graduated from the Charlotte Hill Military Academy. He took a job at First National Bank of Aberdeen. Cronin attended night classes at University of Maryland School of Law and graduated in 1919. He was admitted to the bar in 1919.[1][2]
Career
editIn 1919, Cronin and a partner bought The Harford Democrat and a few years later he bought out his partner. The paper would later be renamed The Harford Democrat and Aberdeen Enterprise.[1] He worked as owner and publisher of The Harford Democrat for over 60 years.[1]
Cronin was a Democrat. Cronin served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates from 1927 to 1930.[3] Cronin served as a member of the Maryland Senate from 1939 to 1946.[4] While in the senate, he served as president of the Young Democrats of Maryland.[1] He was a member of Harford County's Democratic State Central Committee.[1]
Cronin served as town commissioner of Aberdeen. He served as president of the board of commissioners of Aberdeen from 1950 to 1952 and 1955 to 1956.[1][5] He served as counsel to the town board of commissioners for over 20 years. He served as counsel to Harford County's board of commissioners and counsel for Harford County's planning commission for 15 years.[1] In 1951, Cronin was president of the Harford County Bar Association.[6]
Cronin was a charter member and president of the Aberdeen Lions Club.[1] He also served as chairman of Harford County's Community Chest-Red Cross United Appeal.[1]
Personal life
editCronin married Mary S. Ferrell in 1918. They had two daughters and a son, Mary, Anne and William R. His wife died in 1972.[1][7]
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Cronin died on April 28, 1982, at Harford Memorial Hospital in Havre de Grace, Maryland.[1] He was buried at Churchville Presbyterian Church.[8]
Legacy
editIn 1980, Cronin was the first recipient of Harford County Council's "Living Treasure of Harford County Award".[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l "J. Wilmer Cronin Dies at 86". The Baltimore Sun. April 30, 1982. p. C12. Retrieved December 1, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Maryland Manual, 1943-44. Vol. 160. Maryland State Archives. August 1, 2018. p. 138. Retrieved December 1, 2022.
{{cite book}}:|website=ignored (help) - ^ "Historical List, House of Delegates, Harford County (1790-1974)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. April 30, 1999. Retrieved December 1, 2022.
- ^ "Historical List, Senate, Harford County (1838-1966)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. September 30, 1999. Retrieved November 30, 2022.
- ^ "HARFORD COUNTY, MARYLAND". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. March 11, 2022. Retrieved December 1, 2022.
- ^ "Past Presidents". harcobar.org. 2022. Retrieved December 1, 2022.
- ^ "Mrs. J. Cronin Civic Leader in Harford and Maryland". The Evening Sun. December 15, 1972. p. 19. Retrieved December 1, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Cronin". The Evening Sun. April 29, 1982. p. E2. Retrieved December 1, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
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