J. Royston Stifler (died February 15, 1921) was an American politician and lawyer from Maryland. He served in the Maryland Senate from 1918 to 1920.
J. Royston Stifler | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Maryland Senate | |
| In office 1918–1920 | |
| Preceded by | James J. Archer |
| Succeeded by | Millard E. Tydings |
| Constituency | Harford County |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Harford County, Maryland, U.S. |
| Died | (aged 59) |
| Resting place | Norrisville Methodist Protestant Cemetery Norrisville, Maryland, U.S. |
| Spouse |
Welgetta Brownel (m. 1890) |
| Children | 1 |
| Alma mater | Dickinson College |
| Occupation |
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Early life edit
J. Royston Stifler was born in Harford County, Maryland, to Margaret McC. and Curtis H. Stifler. He studied at county schools and graduated from Dickinson College in 1886.[1] He was admitted to the bar in 1888.[1]
Career edit
After getting admitted to the bar, Stifler practiced law. Stifler served as state's attorney of Harford County, from 1904 to 1916.[1][2] In 1917, Stifler served as a presidential elector.[1]
Stifler was a Democrat. Stifler served in the Maryland Senate, representing Harford County, from 1918 to 1920.[3]
Personal life edit
Stifler married Mrs. Welgetta Brownel in 1890. They had one son, F. Royston.[1] Stifler lived in Bel Air, Maryland.[1]
Stifler died on February 15, 1921, at the age of 59, at Mercy Hospital.[1] He was buried at Norrisville Methodist Protestant Cemetery in Norrisville, Maryland.[4]
References edit
- ^ a b c d e f g "Sen. J. Royston Stifler, of Harford County, Dead". The Baltimore Sun. February 16, 1921. p. 18. Retrieved November 29, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Harford County, Maryland – State's Attorneys". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. July 1, 2015. Retrieved November 29, 2022.
- ^ "Historical List, Senate, Harford County (1838-1966)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. September 30, 1999. Retrieved November 29, 2022.
- ^ "Stifler". The Baltimore Sun. February 17, 1921. p. 10. Retrieved November 29, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
