William T. Vinsinger (died December 16, 1956) was an American politician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Cecil County from 1927 to 1930.

William T. Vinsinger
Member of the Maryland House of Delegates
from the Cecil County district
In office
1927–1930
Preceded byJ. Frank Brickley, George L. Ewing, J. Will Perkins
Succeeded byWilliam E. Briscoe, Frederick H. Leffler, Thomas H. Reynolds
Personal details
Died (aged 82)
Elkton, Maryland, U.S.
Resting placeElkton Cemetery
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseCarrie Gray
Occupation
  • Politician
  • miller

Early life

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William T. Vinsinger was born to Cordelia R. (née Strickland) and Henry Vinsinger. His father was a miller and ran the firm Davis & Vinsinger.[1]

Career

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Vinsinger worked as a miller in Elkton.[1][2]

Vinsinger was a Democrat. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Cecil County from 1927 to 1930.[3][4]

He also worked in the office of the treasurer in Cecil County.[5]

Personal life

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Vinsinger married Carrie Gray, daughter of William M. Gray.[5][6] He lived at 513 North Street in Elkton.[7]

Vinsinger died on December 16, 1956, aged 82, at Union Hospital in Elkton. He was buried at Elkton Cemetery.[5][7]

References

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  1. ^ a b Portrait and Biographical Record of Harford and Cecil Counties, Maryland. 1897. pp. 448–449. Retrieved October 18, 2023 – via Archive.org. 
  2. ^ "William T. Vinsinger..." The Evening Journal. July 9, 1926. p. 23. Retrieved October 18, 2023 – via Newspapers.com. 
  3. ^ "Official Vote of Cecil County". The Midland Journal. November 12, 1926. p. 4. Retrieved October 18, 2023 – via Newspapers.com. 
  4. ^ "Historical List, House of Delegates, Cecil County (1790-1974)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. February 1, 2000. Retrieved October 18, 2023.
  5. ^ a b c "William T. Vinsinger". Journal-Every Evening. December 19, 1956. p. 27. Retrieved October 18, 2023 – via Newspapers.com. 
  6. ^ "Mrs. Addie Gray". The Evening Sun. December 26, 1931. p. 3. Retrieved October 18, 2023 – via Newspapers.com. 
  7. ^ a b "Vinsinger". Wilmington Morning News. December 19, 1956. p. 4. Retrieved October 18, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.