Luther P. Jefferson (died August 8, 1941) was an American politician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Cecil County from 1939 to his death in 1941.
Luther P. Jefferson | |
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| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the Cecil County district | |
| In office 1939–1941 Serving with Polk S. Howard and Frank L. Rowland | |
| Succeeded by | Josephine A. Mackie |
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| Died | (aged 35) Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
| Resting place | Bethel Cemetery |
| Political party | Democratic |
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Early life
editLuther P. Jefferson was born to James Joseph Jefferson.[1]
Career
editJefferson was a Democrat. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Cecil County from 1939 to his death.[2]
Jefferson was a farmer, livestock dealer and auctioneer.[1]
Personal life
editJefferson was married. He lived near Elkton.[1] Jefferson died of spinal meningitis on August 8, 1941, at the age of 35, at Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore. He was buried at Bethel Cemetery.[1][3]
References
edit- ^ a b c d "Luther Jefferson, Legislator, Dies". The Evening Sun. August 8, 1941. p. 36. Retrieved July 13, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Historical List, House of Delegates, Cecil County (1790-1974)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. February 1, 2000. Retrieved July 13, 2023.
- ^ "Luther P. Jefferson". The Midland Journal. August 15, 1941. p. 8. Retrieved July 13, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
