American politician (died 1950)
John Mays Little (c. 1876 – December 31, 1950) was an American politician, lawyer and bank president from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Baltimore County in 1908.
Early life
John Mays Little was born to Emma (née Mays) and William Little.[1] He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Western Maryland College. He played varsity football there. He graduated with a law degree from the University of Maryland School of Law. He was admitted to the bar in 1903.[1][2]
Career
Little taught school. He started practicing law in 1903. He practiced law alongside Frank I. Duncan.[1][2]
Little was a Democrat. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Baltimore County in 1908.[3]
Little founded the First National Bank of Preston around 1912. He served as bank president. He retired from that role in 1950.[1][2] He was a member of the Maryland National Guard.[1]
Personal life
Little married Marie C. Cherry. They married at the governor's mansion in Mobile, Alabama. They had one son, John Jr. His wife died in 1949.[2]
Little died on December 31, 1950, at the age of 74, at his home in Parkton, Maryland. He was buried at Druid Ridge Cemetery in Baltimore.[1][2]
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