Richard L. Thomas Jr. (1856 – December 11, 1898) was an American politician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Cecil County in 1886 and in 1894.
Richard L. Thomas Jr. | |
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| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the Cecil County district | |
| In office 1894–1894 Serving with Frank H. Mackie and George S. Woolley | |
| Preceded by | William T. Beeks, Joseph T. Grove, C. Frank Kirk |
| Succeeded by | Lewis T. Logan, William J. Smith, Webster White |
| In office 1886–1886 Serving with Alfred B. McVey and J. G. Richards | |
| Preceded by | Henry Jones, William B. Rowland, Frank R. Scott |
| Succeeded by | Stephen J. Caldwell, R. Covington Mackall, Michael Moore |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1856 North East, Maryland, U.S. |
| Died | December 11, 1898 (aged 41–42) Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
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Early life
editRichard L. Thomas Jr. was born in 1856 in North East, Maryland, to Ruth Ann (née McCracken) and Richard L. Thomas. His father was a judge, merchant, postmaster and served as state delegate.[1][2]
Career
editThomas was a Democrat. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Cecil County in 1886 and in 1894.[1][3]
From 1896 to his death, Thomas worked in the office of internal revenue in Baltimore.[1]
Personal life
editThomas died from pneumonia on December 11, 1898, at the Maryland Hospital in Baltimore.[1][4]
References
edit- ^ a b c d "Richard L. Thomas". The Midland Journal. December 16, 1898. p. 3. Retrieved October 11, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Death of A Prominent Citizen". The Baltimore Sun. June 18, 1888. p. 6. Retrieved October 11, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Historical List, House of Delegates, Cecil County (1790-1974)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. February 1, 2000. Retrieved October 11, 2023.
- ^ "Richard L. Thomas". Cecil Whig. December 17, 1898. p. 3. Retrieved October 11, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
