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.
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 by | Charles Everett Hall and Herbert Ireland |
| Succeeded by | John W. Hall and Maurice T. Lusby Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | George William Owings Jr. June 29, 1907 Owings, Maryland, U.S. |
| Died | (aged 76) Prince Frederick, Maryland, U.S. |
| Resting place | Hollywood Cemetery, Richmond, Virginia, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Mary Maxwell |
| Children | 2, including George W. III |
| Alma mater | St. John's College |
| Occupation | Politician |
Early life
editGeorge 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
editAfter 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
editOwings 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- ^ a b "George William Owings III". legacy.com. November 3, 2023. Retrieved November 6, 2023.
- ^ a b "The Political Graveyard: Index to Politicians: Owenby to Ozzie". The Political Graveyard. Retrieved November 6, 2023.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Services Slated Today For George W. Owings". The Baltimore Sun. July 22, 1945. p. 8. Retrieved November 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Historical List, House of Delegates, Calvert County (1790-1974)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. April 30, 1999. Retrieved November 6, 2023.
- ^ "Desk Officers of the Maryland Legislature, 1777-2000". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. Retrieved November 6, 2023.
- ^ "House's Chief Clerk Seeks Senate Seat". The Baltimore Sun. February 28, 1958. p. 10. Retrieved November 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "North Beach, Mayors". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. March 11, 2022. Retrieved November 6, 2023.
- ^ "Is First Legislator To Volunteer For Army". The Baltimore Sun. April 17, 1941. p. 14. Retrieved November 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
