Albert D. Mackey

Albert D. Mackey
Member of the MarylandHouseofDelegates from the Cecil County district
In office 1922–1922 Servingwith Perry A. Gibson and Cecil Clyde Squier
Personal details
Born	Albert DeWitt Mackey
Died	March 8, 1935 (aged 47) Elkton, Maryland, U.S.
Resting place	Elkton Cemetery
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Dorothy Ross ​ (m. 1922)​
Children	1
Alma mater	Washington College University of Maryland School of Law
Occupation	Politician lawyer

Albert DeWitt Mackey (died March 8, 1935) was an American politician and lawyer from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Cecil County in 1922.

Early life

Albert DeWitt Mackey was born to James A. Mackey. His father was a farmer near Fair Hill, Maryland. He graduated from Elkton High School in 1905. He then graduated from Washington College. He studied law and graduated from the University of Maryland School of Law. He was admitted to the bar around 1910. ^{[1] [2] [3]}

Career

Mackey was a Democrat. He was a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Cecil County, in 1922. ^{[4] [5]} In 1919, Mackey ran for the Democratic nomination for state's attorney of Cecil County, but was defeated by James F. Evans. ^[6] In 1923, he ran again for the Democratic nomination for state's attorney, but was defeated by E. Kirk Brown. ^[7]

In 1919, Mackey became counsel for the Elkton Banking and Trust Company. ^[8] Mackey worked as counsel for the Cecil County Commissioners and as election supervisor. ^[2]

Mackey was on the board of visitors of Washington College. ^[9]

Personal life

Mackey married Dorothy Ross, of Eccleston Hill, Montgomery County, on July 2, 1922. ^[10] They had one daughter. ^[1] He was a member of Trinity Protestant Episcopal Church in Elkton. ^[1]

Mackey died following kidney trouble on March 8, 1935, at the age of 47, at Union Hospital in Elkton. He was buried at Elkton Cemetery. ^{[1] [2]}

References

1. "Albert D. Mackey". The Midland Journal . March 15, 1935. p. 8. Retrieved July 27, 2023– via Newspapers.com.
2. "A. D. Mackey, 47, Dies at Elkton". Wilmington Morning News. March 9, 1935. p. 5. Retrieved July 27, 2023– via Newspapers.com.
3. "Alumni Reception". The Evening Journal. June 4, 1912. p. 4. Retrieved July 27, 2023– via Newspapers.com.
4. "Historical List, House of Delegates, Cecil County (1790-1974)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. February 1, 2000. Retrieved July 27, 2023.
5. "G.O.P. Gains in Cecil County". The Evening Journal. November 9, 1921. p. 12. Retrieved July 27, 2023– via Newspapers.com.
6. "Official Primary Vote of Cecil County". The Midland Journal . September 12, 1919. p. 1. Retrieved July 27, 2023– via Newspapers.com.
7. "Complete Returns from Cecil Primary". Every Evening. September 12, 1923. p. 2. Retrieved July 27, 2023– via Newspapers.com.
8. "At the regular meeting..." The Midland Journal . November 28, 1919. p. 1. Retrieved July 27, 2023– via Newspapers.com.
9. "Washington College Alumni Endowment Campaign". The Midland Journal . April 1, 1921. p. 1. Retrieved July 27, 2023– via Newspapers.com.
10. "Mackey–Ross". The Midland Journal . July 7, 1922. p. 1. Retrieved July 27, 2023– via Newspapers.com.