James J. DeRan Jr.

James J. DeRan Jr.
James J. DeRan Jr.
Member of the Maryland House of Delegates; from the Harford County district
	In office; 1943–1950 Serving with Earle R. Burkins, John E. Clark, Leo M. Moore, Lena L. Moore, William S. James, J. Rush Baldwin, James McLean
Preceded by	Marshall T. Heaps
Personal details
Born	October 5, 1906
Died	February 28, 1986 (aged 79); Havre de Grace, Maryland, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Helen Harry (died 1981)
Children	5
Alma mater	University of Maryland
Occupation	Politician; real estate businessman;

James J. DeRan Jr. (October 5, 1906 – February 28, 1986) was an American politician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County, from 1943 to 1950.

Early life

James J. DeRan Jr. was born on October 5, 1906, at Clover Lick, West Virginia or Woodstock, Virginia, sources differ.[1][2] He moved to Pylesville, Maryland, as a child. His father was a Harford County commissioner in the 1930s. DeRan graduated Highland High School in Street, Maryland. He graduated from the University of Maryland with a bachelor's degree in 1928. While at the University of Maryland, he played lacrosse.[1][2]

Career

DeRan was a Democrat. DeRan served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County, from 1943 to 1950.[3]

DeRan worked in the real estate and insurance business.[1]

Personal life

DeRan married Helen Harry. They had four sons and one daughter, James J. III, C. Harry, John P., David H. and Sara A. His wife died in 1981. DeRan was a member and elder at Highland Presbyterian Church.[2]

DeRan died of influenza on February 28, 1986, at Citizens Nursing Home in Havre de Grace, Maryland.[2]

References

"Maryland Manual" (PDF). Maryland State Archives. p. 166. Retrieved January 14, 2023.
"James J. DeRan Jr". The Evening Sun. March 4, 1986. p. D4. Retrieved January 14, 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.

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[msa-1] "Maryland Manual" (PDF). Maryland State Archives. p. 166. Retrieved January 14, 2023.

[obit-2] "James J. DeRan Jr". The Evening Sun. March 4, 1986. p. D4. Retrieved January 14, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.

[3] "Historical List, House of Delegates, Harford County (1790-1974)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. April 30, 1999. Retrieved January 14, 2023.