Earle R. Burkins

Earle R. Burkins (died September 16, 1949) was an American politician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County, from 1939 to 1949.

Earle R. Burkins
Member of the Maryland House of Delegates
from the Harford County district
In office
1939 – September 16, 1949
Succeeded byJames McLean
Personal details
BornCastleton, Maryland, U.S.
Died (aged 57)
Patuxent River, Maryland, U.S.
Resting placeBel Air Memorial Gardens
Bel Air, Maryland, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseMosena Warren
OccupationPolitician

Early life

Earle R. Burkins was born in Castleton, Maryland, to William A. Burkins.[1]

Career

Burkins served with the 29th Infantry Division during World War I.[1][2]

Burkins was a Democrat. Burkins served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County, from 1939 to his death in 1949.[2][3] Burkins served as mayor of Bel Air, Maryland, for 14 years.[2] Burkins served as chair of the town commission of Bel Air from 1940 to 1946.[4] He served as an inspector of the State Racing Commission.[2]

Burkins served as a commander of Harford Post No. 39 of the American Legion.[1]

Personal life

Burkins married Mosena Warren.[1][5]

Burkins died on September 16, 1949, at the age of 57, of a heart attack while fishing on the Patuxent River.[2][1] He was buried at Bel Air Memorial Gardens.[5]

References
  1. "Earle R. Burkins". The Baltimore Sun. September 17, 1949. p. 14. Retrieved January 13, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.open access
  2. "Earle R. Burkins, 57, Dies; Maryland House Member". Evening Star. September 17, 1949. p. B14. Retrieved January 13, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.open access
  3. "Historical List, House of Delegates, Harford County (1790-1974)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. April 30, 1999. Retrieved January 13, 2023.
  4. "Bel Air Chairs of Commission". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. March 11, 2022. Retrieved January 13, 2023.
  5. "Burkins". The Baltimore Sun. September 18, 1949. p. 11. Retrieved January 13, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.open access
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