Earle R. Burkins
Earle R. Burkins | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the Harford County district | |
| In office 1939 – September 16, 1949 | |
| Succeeded by | James McLean |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Castleton, Maryland, U.S. |
| Died | (aged 57) Patuxent River, Maryland, U.S. |
| Resting place | Bel Air Memorial Gardens Bel Air, Maryland, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Mosena Warren |
| Occupation | Politician |
Earle R. Burkins (died September 16, 1949) was an American politician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County, from 1939 to 1949.
Early life
[edit]Earle R. Burkins was born in Castleton, Maryland, to William A. Burkins.[1]
Career
[edit]Burkins served with the 29th Infantry Division during World War I.[1][2]
Burkins was a Democrat. Burkins served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County, from 1939 to his death in 1949.[2][3] Burkins served as mayor of Bel Air, Maryland, for 14 years.[2] Burkins served as chair of the town commission of Bel Air from 1940 to 1946.[4] He served as an inspector of the State Racing Commission.[2]
Burkins served as a commander of Harford Post No. 39 of the American Legion.[1]
Personal life
[edit]Burkins married Mosena Warren.[1][5]
Burkins died on September 16, 1949, at the age of 57, of a heart attack while fishing on the Patuxent River.[2][1] He was buried at Bel Air Memorial Gardens.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e "Earle R. Burkins". The Baltimore Sun. September 17, 1949. p. 14. Retrieved January 13, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b c d e "Earle R. Burkins, 57, Dies; Maryland House Member". Evening Star. September 17, 1949. p. B14. Retrieved January 13, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Historical List, House of Delegates, Harford County (1790-1974)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. April 30, 1999. Retrieved January 13, 2023.
- ^ "Bel Air Chairs of Commission". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. March 11, 2022. Retrieved January 13, 2023.
- ^ a b "Burkins". The Baltimore Sun. September 18, 1949. p. 11. Retrieved January 13, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
