George W. McComas
George William McComas (1841 – October 4, 1928) was an American politician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County, from 1902 to 1905.
George W. McComas | |
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| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the Harford County district | |
| In office 1902–1905 Serving with Daniel H. Carroll, Noble L. Mitchell, Howard Proctor, Charles A. Andrew, Thomas Hitchcock | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | George William McComas 1841 Harford County, Maryland, U.S. |
| Died | October 4, 1928 (aged 86–87) Singer, Harford County, Maryland, U.S. |
| Resting place | Union Chapel Cemetery Overlea, Maryland, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) |
Nellie Norris Kindley
(m. 1907)Virginia Norris |
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Early life
George William McComas[1] was born in Harford County, Maryland, in 1841, to Keziah and Henry G. McComas. His great-uncle Henry C. McComas fought and died in the defense of Baltimore in 1812.[2][3] He was educated at Newton Academy in Baltimore.[2]
Career
McComas was a farmer and canner of farm products.[1][2]
McComas served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County, from 1902 to 1905.[4]
Personal life
McComas married Nellie Norris Kindley of Monrovia, Maryland, on November 23, 1907. They lived in Singer, Maryland.[1][5] He married Virginia Norris.[3]
McComas died on October 4, 1928, at his home in Singer. He was buried at Union Chapel Cemetery in Overlea.[3]
References
- "A Modern Farmer". The Aegis. December 1, 1916. p. 3. Retrieved January 15, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Sketches of Members of House of Delegates". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. 1904. p. 269. Retrieved January 15, 2023.
- "McComas". The Baltimore Sun. October 5, 1928. p. 25. Retrieved January 15, 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 15, 2023.
- "McComas-Kindley". The Baltimore Sun. November 24, 1907. p. 11. Retrieved January 15, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.