Frederick Lee Cobourn (October 12, 1885 – June 23, 1962) was an American politician and judge from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County, from 1918 to 1920 and from 1927 to 1930.
Frederick Lee Cobourn | |
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| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the Harford County district | |
| In office 1927–1930 | |
| In office 1918–1920 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 12, 1885 Havre de Grace, Maryland, U.S. |
| Died | June 23, 1962 (aged 76) Havre de Grace, Maryland, U.S. |
| Resting place | Angel Hill Cemetery Havre de Grace, Maryland, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Florence H. |
| Children | 2 |
| Relatives | Harold E. Cobourn (brother) |
| Alma mater | University of Maryland School of Law |
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Early life
editFrederick Lee Cobourn was born on October 12, 1885, in Havre de Grace, Maryland, to Lydia (née Cox) and Hiram C. Cobourn.[1] His brother was Harold E. Cobourn.[2]
At the age of 12, his father died and Cobourn left school to work. Cobourn studied with a local minister to be eligible for college. Cobourn graduated from the University of Maryland School of Law in 1913. He was then admitted to the bar.[1]
Career
editFollowing his admission to the bar, Cobourn opened law offices in Havre de Grace and Bel Air.[1]
Cobourn was a Democrat. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County, from 1918 to 1920 and from 1927 to 1930.[3] In 1921, Cobourn was defeated by Millard Tydings for the Democratic nomination for the Maryland Senate.[4] He retired from politics in 1953.[1]
Cobourn was a judge of the Third Judicial Circuit Court, which included Harford and Baltimore counties, from November 1938 to November 1953.[1]
Personal life
editCobourn married Florence H. He had a son and daughter, G. Howlett and Mrs. Alfred Walgren.[1] Cobourn lived at 115 South Union Avenue in Havre de Grace.[1]
Cobourn died on June 23, 1962, at Harford Memorial Hospital in Havre de Grace. He was buried at Angel Hill Cemetery in Havre de Grace.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f g h "F. B. Cobourn". The Evening Sun. June 25, 1962. p. 4. Retrieved January 14, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Crash Kills H. E. Cobourn, State Senator". The Baltimore Sun. June 6, 1938. p. 16. Retrieved June 5, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Historical List, House of Delegates, Harford County (1790-1974)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. April 30, 1999. Retrieved January 14, 2023.
- ^ "Tydings Beats Cobourn". The Baltimore Sun. September 10, 1921. p. 1. Retrieved January 14, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
