William J. Burgess

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Essie E. Perry
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(m. 1950)​
William J. Burgess
Member of the MarylandHouseofDelegates
from the 8th district
In office
1983–1990
Children3
Alma mater Johns Hopkins University
OccupationPolitician
Military career
Battles/wars World War II
Awards Air Medal
Distinguished Flying Cross

William J. Burgess (died September 25, 1996) was an American politician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing District 9 from 1979 to 1982 and representing District 8 from 1983 to 1990.

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Early life and education

William J. Burgess was born in Boston, Massachusetts. He attended high school in Boston. [3] [4]

Burgess graduated from Johns Hopkins University night school with a degree in electrical engineering. [3]

Career

Burgess served as a tail gunner on B-29s during World War II. He was a recipient of the Air Medal and the Distinguished Flying Cross. In total, he served in the armed forces for 12 years. After World War II, he moved to Baltimore. [3] [4]

Burgess worked for Martin Marietta for 33 years. He worked as a senior finance analyst. [3] [4]

Burgess was a Democrat. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing District 9, from 1979 to 1982. He then represented District 8 in the Maryland House of Delegates from 1983 to 1990. [5] [6] In 1990, Burgess was defeated in re-election for the Maryland House of Delegates. [7]

Burgess served five years as president of the Hillbrook Camelot Improvement Association and six years as president of the Greater Rosedale Community Council. [4]

Personal life

Burgess married Essie E. Perry in 1950. They had one son and two daughters, William J. III, Susan A. and Natalie E. [3] Burgess died following heart problems on September 25, 1996, at the age of 76, at his home in Rosedale, Maryland. [3]

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References

  1. ↑ "House of Delegates, Legislative Districts 8 (1975-1990)". Maryland State Archives. April 30, 1999. Retrieved September 18, 2023.
  2. ↑ "House of Delegates, Legislative Districts 9 (1975-1990)". Maryland State Archives. April 30, 1999. Retrieved September 18, 2023.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "William J. Burgess, 76, former state delegate". The Baltimore Sun . September 28, 1996. p. 14. Retrieved February 25, 2023– via Newspapers.com. Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg
  4. 1 2 3 4 "William J. Burgess, 58". The Evening Sun. October 27, 1982. p. 17. Retrieved February 25, 2023– via Newspapers.com. Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg
  5. ↑ "Historical List, House of Delegates, Legislative Districts 9 (1975–1990)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. April 30, 1999. Retrieved February 25, 2023.
  6. ↑ "Historical List, House of Delegates, Legislative Districts 8 (1975–1990)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. April 30, 1999. Retrieved February 25, 2023.
  7. ↑ "General Assembly vote by district". The Evening Sun. November 7, 1990. p. A17. Retrieved February 25, 2023– via Newspapers.com. Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg
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