George W. Owings Jr.

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George W. Owings Jr.
Member of the Maryland House of Delegates
from the Calvert County district
In office
1939–1943
Serving with Louis L. Goldstein
Preceded byCharles Everett Hall and Herbert Ireland
Succeeded byJohn W. Hall and Maurice T. Lusby Jr.
Personal details
Born
George William Owings Jr.

(1907-06-29)June 29, 1907
Owings, Maryland, U.S.
Died (aged 76)
Prince Frederick, Maryland, U.S.
Resting placeHollywood Cemetery, Richmond, Virginia, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseMary Maxwell
Children2, including George W. III
Alma materSt. John's College
OccupationPolitician

George William Owings Jr. (June 29, 1907 – February 2, 1984) was an American politician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Calvert County from 1939 to 1943. He was mayor of North Beach, Maryland, from 1960 to 1962.

Early life[edit]

George William Owings Jr.[1] was born on June 29, 1907,[2] in Owings, Maryland, to Ida (née Insley) and George W. Owings. His father was a merchant in Owings. Owings graduated St. John's College in 1929.[3][4]

Career[edit]

After graduating, Owings worked in oil fields in Oklahoma. He then returned home and worked with the family business and farm.[3]

Owings was a Democrat. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Calvert County from 1939 to 1943.[3][5] He became the journal clerk of the House of Delegates in 1946 and became chief clerk in 1955. He served in that role until 1957. He served again in 1959.[3][6] In 1958, he ran as a Democrat for the Maryland Senate, but lost.[3][7] From 1960 to 1962, he served as mayor of North Beach.[8]

In 1941, Owings volunteered to join the U.S. Army while a state legislator.[9] He served as an officer in the Army from 1944 to 1946.[3]

He served as executive secretary of the Maryland Watermen's Association.[3] He was deputy district governor of Lions Clubs International.[3]

Personal life[edit]

Owings married Mary Maxwell. They had two sons, George W. III and C. Insley. He lived in North Beach for 20 years before moving to Dunkirk in 1965.[3] His son George also served in the Maryland House of Delegates.[1]

Owings died on February 3, 1984, aged 76, at Calvert Memorial Hospital in Prince Frederick.[3] He was buried at Hollywood Cemetery in Richmond, Virginia.[2]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "George William Owings III". legacy.com. November 3, 2023. Retrieved November 6, 2023.
  2. ^ a b "The Political Graveyard: Index to Politicians: Owenby to Ozzie". The Political Graveyard. Retrieved November 6, 2023.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h i j "George W. Owings Dies". The Baltimore Sun. February 6, 1984. p. 16. Retrieved November 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Open access icon
  4. ^ "Services Slated Today For George W. Owings". The Baltimore Sun. July 22, 1945. p. 8. Retrieved November 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Open access icon
  5. ^ "Historical List, House of Delegates, Calvert County (1790-1974)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. April 30, 1999. Retrieved November 6, 2023.
  6. ^ "Desk Officers of the Maryland Legislature, 1777-2000". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. Retrieved November 6, 2023.
  7. ^ "House's Chief Clerk Seeks Senate Seat". The Baltimore Sun. February 28, 1958. p. 10. Retrieved November 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Open access icon
  8. ^ "North Beach, Mayors". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. March 11, 2022. Retrieved November 6, 2023.
  9. ^ "Is First Legislator To Volunteer For Army". The Baltimore Sun. April 17, 1941. p. 14. Retrieved November 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Open access icon
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