Richard L. Thomas Jr. (1856 – December 11, 1898) was an American politician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Cecil County in 1886 and in 1894.

Richard L. Thomas Jr.
Member of the Maryland House of Delegates
from the Cecil County district
In office
1894–1894
Preceded byWilliam T. Beeks, Joseph T. Grove, C. Frank Kirk
Succeeded byLewis T. Logan, William J. Smith, Webster White
In office
1886–1886
Preceded byHenry Jones, William B. Rowland, Frank R. Scott
Succeeded byStephen J. Caldwell, R. Covington Mackall, Michael Moore
Personal details
Born1856 (1856)
North East, Maryland, U.S.
DiedDecember 11, 1898(1898-12-11) (aged 41–42)
Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Parent

Early life edit

Richard L. Thomas Jr. was born in 1856 in North East, Maryland, to Ruth Ann (née McCracken) and Richard L. Thomas. His father was a judge, merchant, postmaster and served as state delegate.[1][2]

Career edit

Thomas was a Democrat. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Cecil County in 1886 and in 1894.[1][3]

From 1896 to his death, Thomas worked in the office of internal revenue in Baltimore.[1]

Personal life edit

Thomas died from pneumonia on December 11, 1898, at the Maryland Hospital in Baltimore.[1][4]

References edit

  1. ^ a b c d "Richard L. Thomas". The Midland Journal. December 16, 1898. p. 3. Retrieved October 11, 2023 – via Newspapers.com. 
  2. ^ "Death of A Prominent Citizen". The Baltimore Sun. June 18, 1888. p. 6. Retrieved October 11, 2023 – via Newspapers.com. 
  3. ^ "Historical List, House of Delegates, Cecil County (1790-1974)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. February 1, 2000. Retrieved October 11, 2023.
  4. ^ "Richard L. Thomas". Cecil Whig. December 17, 1898. p. 3. Retrieved October 11, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.