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Walter R. McComas

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Walter R. McComas
In office
1906–1909
ConstituencyHarford County
Personal details
Born(1879-01-23)January 23, 1879
Baltimore County, Maryland, U.S.
DiedApril 19, 1922(1922-04-19) (aged 43)
Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Resting placeBethel Cemetery
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseMabel M.
Children1
Occupation
  • Politician
  • lawyer

Walter R. McComas (January 23, 1879 – April 19, 1922) was an American politician and lawyer from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County, from 1906 to 1909.

Early life

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Walter R. McComas was born on January 23, 1879, at My Lady's Manor in Baltimore County, Maryland. He moved to Harford County in 1885. He was educated at public schools and graduated from Bel Air High School in 1898.[1][2] He entered the law office of Thomas H. Robinson and was admitted to the bar in 1904.[1]

Career

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In 1902, McComas was appointed by Governor John Walter Smith as magistrate. From 1900 to 1910, McComas was a member of Company D, First Regiment of the Maryland Army National Guard. He rose to the rank of captain.[1][2]

McComas was a Democrat. He served as a member of the House of Delegates, representing Harford County, from 1906 to 1909.[3] McComas was elected as state's attorney in 1915. He was re-elected in 1919.[2]

Personal life

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McComas married Mabel M. They had one son, John Alden.[2]

McComas died on April 19, 1922, at Church Home and Infirmary in Baltimore. He was buried at Bethel Cemetery.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Maryland Manual, 1906-07". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. 1906. Retrieved January 16, 2023.
  2. ^ a b c d e "States Attorney McComas Passes Away". The Aegis. April 21, 1922. p. 3. Retrieved January 16, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Open access icon
  3. ^ "Historical List, House of Delegates, Harford County (1790-1974)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. April 30, 1999. Retrieved January 16, 2023.