| William J. Burgess | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates | In office 1983–1990 Serving with Dale Anderson, Joseph Bartenfelder, Donna M. Felling | ||
| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates | In office 1979–1982 Serving with Thomas L. Bromwell and William Rush | ||
| Personal details | |||
| Born | Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. | ||
| Died | (aged 76) Rosedale, Maryland, U.S. | ||
| Political party | Democratic | ||
| Spouse(s) | Essie E. Perry (m. 1950) | ||
| Children | 3 | ||
| Alma mater | Johns Hopkins University | ||
| Occupation | Politician | ||
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.
Early life and education[]
William J. Burgess was born in Boston, Massachusetts. He attended high school in Boston.[1][2]
Burgess graduated from Johns Hopkins University night school with a degree in electrical engineering.[1]
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.[1][2]
Burgess worked for Martin Marietta for 33 years. He worked as a senior finance analyst.[1][2]
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.[3][4] In 1990, Burgess was defeated in re-election for the Maryland House of Delegates.[5]
Burgess served five years as president of the Hillbrook Camelot Improvement Association and six years as president of the Greater Rosedale Community Council.[2]
Personal life[]
Burgess married Essie E. Perry in 1950. They had one son and two daughters, William J. III, Susan A. and Natalie E.[1] Burgess died following heart problems on September 25, 1996, at the age of 76, at his home in Rosedale, Maryland.[1]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 "William J. Burgess, 76, former state delegate". September 28, 1996. p. 14. https://www.newspapers.com/clip/119656767/william-j-burgess-76-former-state/.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 "William J. Burgess, 58". October 27, 1982. p. 17. https://www.newspapers.com/clip/119656612/william-j-burgess-58-27-oct-1982/.
- ↑ "Historical List, House of Delegates, Legislative Districts 9 (1975–1990)". Maryland State Archives. April 30, 1999. https://msa.maryland.gov/msa/speccol/sc2600/sc2685/house/html/legis9hse.html.
- ↑ "Historical List, House of Delegates, Legislative Districts 8 (1975–1990)". Maryland State Archives. April 30, 1999. https://msa.maryland.gov/msa/speccol/sc2600/sc2685/house/html/legis8hse.html.
- ↑ "General Assembly vote by district". November 7, 1990. p. A17. https://www.newspapers.com/clip/119654111/general-assembly-vote-by-district-7/.
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