John W. Seling

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Amelia Solba
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(m. 1934)​
John W. Seling
Member of the MarylandHouseofDelegates
from the 9th district
In office
1977–1978
Children4
Occupation
  • Fireman
  • politician

John W. Seling (died February 20, 1986) was an American politician and fireman from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing District 9 from 1977 to 1978.

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Early life

John W. Seling was born in Rosedale, Maryland. [1]

Career

In 1940, Seling joined the Baltimore County Fire Department. He reached the rank of captain and retired in 1965. [1]

Seling was a Democrat. [2] In 1974, Seling was elected to the Baltimore County State Central Committee. [1] In 1977, he was appointed to the Maryland House of Delegates, representing District 9, to replace Louis Einschutz. He served until 1978, deciding not to run again. [1] [2]

Seling served as a member of the board of directors of the Fairmount Savings and Loan Association. [1]

Personal life

Seling married Amelia Solba in 1934. They had two sons and two daughters, John W. Jr., George F., Barbara E. and Anna T. [1] He was a member of St. Clement's Catholic Church. [1]

Seling died on February 20, 1986, at the age of 76, at his winter home in Satellite Beach, Florida. [1] He was buried at Gardens of Faith Cemetery in Rosedale. [3]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 "John W. Seling Sr". The Baltimore Sun . February 23, 1986. p. 12D. Retrieved March 5, 2023– via Newspapers.com. Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg
  2. 1 2 "Historical List, House of Delegates, Legislative Districts 9 (1975-1990)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. April 30, 1999. Retrieved March 5, 2023.
  3. ↑ "Seling". The Baltimore Sun . February 23, 1986. p. E3. Retrieved March 5, 2023– via Newspapers.com. Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg
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