Luther P. Jefferson

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Luther P. Jefferson
Member of the Maryland House of Delegates
from the Cecil County district
In office
1939โ€“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