Charles W. Famous

Charles W. Famous (March 16, 1875 – October 17, 1938) was an American politician and physician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County in 1912.

Charles W. Famous
Member of the Maryland House of Delegates
from the Harford County district
In office
1912–1912
Personal details
Born(1875-03-16)March 16, 1875
DiedOctober 17, 1938(1938-10-17) (aged 63)
Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Resting placeSlate Ridge Cemetery
Political partyRepublican
SpouseAnnie W. Heaps
Children1
Alma materUniversity of Maryland
Occupation
  • Politician
  • physician

Early life

Charles W. Famous was born on March 16, 1875.[1] He graduated from the University of Maryland in 1901.[2]

Career

After graduating, Famous started a medical practice in Street, Maryland, and worked there for 37 years.[2]

Famous was a Republican. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County in 1912.[3]

Famous was a director of Forest Hills State Bank.[2]

Personal life

Famous married Annie W. Heaps. They had one son, Curtis I.[2]

Famous died on October 17, 1938, at Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore. He was buried at Slate Ridge Cemetery.[2]

References
  1. "Famous". York Daily Record. October 19, 1938. p. 3. Retrieved March 5, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.open access
  2. "Dr. C. W. Famous, Street, MD., Dies". York Daily Record. October 18, 1938. p. 10. Retrieved March 5, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.open access
  3. "Historical List, House of Delegates, Harford County". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. April 30, 1999. Retrieved March 5, 2023.
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