Lena L. Moore (née Lamm; died November 17, 1969) was an American politician from Maryland. She was appointed as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County, following the death of her husband Leo M. Moore in 1946.
Lena L. Moore | |
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.png) Lamm in 1910 | |
| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the Harford County district | |
| In office 1946–1946 | |
| Appointed by | Herbert O'Conor |
| Preceded by | Leo M. Moore |
| Succeeded by | William S. James |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Lena V. Lamm |
| Died | (aged 77) |
| Resting place | Mount Erin Cemetery Havre de Grace, Maryland, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 3, including Charles M. |
| Alma mater | Western Maryland College (BA) |
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Early life edit
Lena V. Lamm graduated from Havre de Grace High School in 1910.[1] She graduated from Western Maryland College (later McDaniel College) with a Bachelor of Arts in instrumental music in 1914.[2]
Career edit
In August 1914, she was appointed by school commissioners as assistant in Havre de Grace, Maryland.[3]
She was a Democrat. She served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County, in 1946. She was appointed by Governor Herbert O'Conor to replace her husband Leo M. Moore after his death.[4][5]
Personal life edit
She married Leo M. Moore in January 17, 1920.[6][7] They had two sons and one daughter, Charles M., Leo M. Jr. and Mrs. Breen Bland.[8]
Moore died on November 17, 1969, at the age of 77. She was buried at Mount Erin Cemetery in Havre de Grace.[9]
References edit
- ^ "Students Receive Honors". The Baltimore Sun. June 25, 1910. p. 11. Retrieved January 11, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "W.M.C. Celebrates 44th Commencement". The Democratic Advocate. June 12, 1914. p. 1. Retrieved January 11, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "School Commissioners". The Aegis and Intelligencer. August 7, 1914. p. 3. Retrieved January 11, 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 11, 2023.
- ^ "Widow to Succeed Husband as Delegate". The Evening Sun. February 27, 1946. p. 12. Retrieved January 11, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Moore-Lamm". The Midland Journal. January 30, 1920. p. 1. Retrieved January 11, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Leo M. Moore Dies Suddenly at His Home". The News. Frederick, Maryland. January 8, 1946. p. 1. Retrieved January 11, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Rites Friday for L.M. Moore". The Baltimore Sun. January 9, 1946. p. 6. Retrieved January 11, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Moore". The Evening Sun. November 19, 1969. p. C21. Retrieved January 11, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
External links edit
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