Luther P. Jefferson

Luther P. Jefferson
Member of the Maryland House of Delegates
from the Cecil County district
In office
1939–1941
Succeeded byJosephine A. Mackie
Personal details
Died (aged 35)
Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Resting placeBethel Cemetery
Political partyDemocratic
Occupation
  • Politician
  • farmer

Luther P. Jefferson (died August 8, 1941) was an American politician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Cecil County from 1939 to his death in 1941.

Early life

Luther P. Jefferson was born to James Joseph Jefferson.[1]

Career

Jefferson was a Democrat. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Cecil County from 1939 to his death.[2]

Jefferson was a farmer, livestock dealer and auctioneer.[1]

Personal life

Jefferson was married. He lived near Elkton.[1] Jefferson died of spinal meningitis on August 8, 1941, at the age of 35, at Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore. He was buried at Bethel Cemetery.[1][3]

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Luther Jefferson, Legislator, Dies". The Evening Sun. August 8, 1941. p. 36. Retrieved July 13, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Open access icon
  2. ^ "Historical List, House of Delegates, Cecil County (1790-1974)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. February 1, 2000. Retrieved July 13, 2023.
  3. ^ "Luther P. Jefferson". The Midland Journal. August 15, 1941. p. 8. Retrieved July 13, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Open access icon