Leo M. Moore

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Lena Lamm
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(m. 1920)​
Leo M. Moore
Member of the MarylandHouseofDelegates
from the Harford County district
In office
1935–1946
Children3, including Charles M.
Parent
Occupation
  • Politician
  • newspaper publisher

Leo M. Moore (died January 9, 1946) was an American politician and newspaper publisher from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County from 1935 to 1946.

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Early life

Leo M. Moore was born at Principio Furnace in Cecil County, Maryland, to Martha J. (née Kurtz) and Michael Moore. His father was a member of the Maryland House of Delegates. [1]

Career

Moore worked as a printer's devil at the Cecil Whig paper in Elkton, Maryland. He purchased the Democratic Ledger paper from E. H. Pitchett in 1907. He published that paper until his death. [1] He served as president of the Maryland Press Association in 1924. [1]

Moore was a Democrat. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County, from 1935 to 1946. [2] He served until his death, and his wife, Lena L. Moore succeeded him. [2]

Moore served as director and vice president of the Havre de Grace National Bank. [1] He was also president of the Maryland State Firemen's Association. He served as president of the board of trustees of the Jacob Tome Institution. [3]

Personal life

Moore married Lena Lamm in January 17, 1920. [3] [4] They had two sons and one daughter, Charles M., Leo M. Jr. and Mrs. Breen Bland. [1]

Moore died of a heart attack on January 9, 1946, at his home in Havre de Grace, Maryland. He was buried at Mount Erin Cemetery in Havre de Grace. [1] [3]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Rites Friday for L.M. Moore". The Baltimore Sun . January 9, 1946. p. 6. Retrieved January 11, 2023– via Newspapers.com. Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg
  2. 1 2 "Historical List, House of Delegates, Harford County (1790-1974)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. April 30, 1999. Retrieved January 11, 2023.
  3. 1 2 3 "Leo M. Moore Dies Suddenly at His Home". The News. Frederick, Maryland. January 8, 1946. p. 1. Retrieved January 11, 2023– via Newspapers.com. Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg
  4. ↑ "Moore-Lamm". The Midland Journal. January 30, 1920. p. 1. Retrieved January 11, 2023– via Newspapers.com. Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg
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