William J. Burgess (died September 25, 1996) was an American politician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing District 9 from 1979 to 1982 and representing District 8 from 1983 to 1990.
William J. Burgess | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the 8th district | |
| In office 1983–1990 | |
| Preceded by | Louis L. DePazzo Daniel J. Minnick Jr. Robert A. Staab[1] |
| Succeeded by | James F. Ports Jr. Alfred W. Redmer Jr. |
| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the 9th district | |
| In office 1979–1982 Serving with Thomas L. Bromwell and William Rush | |
| Succeeded by | Donald K. Hughes Thomas B. Kernan Martha Scanlan Klima[2] |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | (aged 76) Rosedale, Maryland, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Essie E. Perry (m. 1950) |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | Johns Hopkins University |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Military career | |
| Battles / wars | World War II |
| Awards | Air Medal Distinguished Flying Cross |
Early life and education
editWilliam J. Burgess was born in Boston, Massachusetts. He attended high school in Boston.[3][4]
Burgess graduated from Johns Hopkins University night school with a degree in electrical engineering.[3]
Career
editBurgess served as a tail gunner on B-29s during World War II. He was a recipient of the Air Medal and the Distinguished Flying Cross. In total, he served in the armed forces for 12 years. After World War II, he moved to Baltimore.[3][4]
Burgess worked for Martin Marietta for 33 years. He worked as a senior finance analyst.[3][4]
Burgess was a Democrat. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing District 9, from 1979 to 1982. He then represented District 8 in the Maryland House of Delegates from 1983 to 1990.[5][6] In 1990, Burgess was defeated in re-election for the Maryland House of Delegates.[7]
Burgess served five years as president of the Hillbrook Camelot Improvement Association and six years as president of the Greater Rosedale Community Council.[4]
Personal life
editBurgess married Essie E. Perry in 1950. They had one son and two daughters, William J. III, Susan A. and Natalie E.[3] Burgess died following heart problems on September 25, 1996, at the age of 76, at his home in Rosedale, Maryland.[3]
References
edit- ^ "House of Delegates, Legislative Districts 8 (1975-1990)". Maryland State Archives. April 30, 1999. Retrieved September 18, 2023.
- ^ "House of Delegates, Legislative Districts 9 (1975-1990)". Maryland State Archives. April 30, 1999. Retrieved September 18, 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f "William J. Burgess, 76, former state delegate". The Baltimore Sun. September 28, 1996. p. 14. Retrieved February 25, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b c d "William J. Burgess, 58". The Evening Sun. October 27, 1982. p. 17. Retrieved February 25, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Historical List, House of Delegates, Legislative Districts 9 (1975–1990)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. April 30, 1999. Retrieved February 25, 2023.
- ^ "Historical List, House of Delegates, Legislative Districts 8 (1975–1990)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. April 30, 1999. Retrieved February 25, 2023.
- ^ "General Assembly vote by district". The Evening Sun. November 7, 1990. p. A17. Retrieved February 25, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
