Charles L. Downey
Charles L. Downey | |
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Member of the Maryland Senate from Washington County | |
In office January 11, 1955 – January 1959 | |
Appointed by | Theodore McKeldin |
Preceded by | |
Succeeded by | George Snyder |
Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from Washington County | |
In office January 1951 – January 11, 1955 | |
Preceded by | |
Succeeded by | |
Personal details | |
Born | Charles Lee Downey May 31, 1915 Williamsport, Maryland, U.S. |
Died | August 21, 1990 Hagerstown, Maryland, U.S. | (aged 75)
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Edith Ursula Bell (m. 1939) |
Alma mater | University of Maryland (BS) |
Military service | |
Allegiance | ![]() |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1941–1945 |
Rank | Major |
Unit | 102nd Infantry Division |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Charles Lee Downey (May 31, 1915 – August 21, 1990) was an American politician. He succeeded his father, Simon, in the Maryland House of Delegates, and, shortly after winning election to a second term, he was appointed by Governor Theodore McKeldin to fill a vacancy in the state senate.[1][2] He later served on the Washington County commission.[3]
References[]
- ^ "Charles Downey Files For House". The Morning Herald. June 27, 1950. Retrieved July 8, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Maryland Manual, 1955-56" (PDF). Retrieved July 8, 2021.
- ^ "Charles L. Downey, former legislator". The Evening Sun. August 23, 1990. Retrieved July 8, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
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