Charles W. Famous

Charles W. Famous
Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the Harford County district
In office 1912–1912 Serving with Thomas C. Hopkins and Henry A. Osborn Jr.
Personal details
Born	(1875-03-16)March 16, 1875
Died	October 17, 1938(1938-10-17) (aged 63) Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Resting place	Slate Ridge Cemetery
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Annie W. Heaps
Children	1
Alma mater	University of Maryland
Occupation	Politician physician

Charles W. Famous (March 16, 1875 – October 17, 1938) was an American politician and physician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County in 1912.

Early life

Charles W. Famous was born on March 16, 1875.[1] He graduated from the University of Maryland in 1901.[2]

Career

After graduating, Famous started a medical practice in Street, Maryland, and worked there for 37 years.[2]

Famous was a Republican. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County in 1912.[3]

Famous was a director of Forest Hills State Bank.[2]

Personal life

Famous married Annie W. Heaps. They had one son, Curtis I.[2]

Famous died on October 17, 1938, at Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore. He was buried at Slate Ridge Cemetery.[2]

References

1. "Famous". York Daily Record. October 19, 1938. p. 3. Retrieved March 5, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
2. "Dr. C. W. Famous, Street, MD., Dies". York Daily Record. October 18, 1938. p. 10. Retrieved March 5, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
3. "Historical List, House of Delegates, Harford County". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. April 30, 1999. Retrieved March 5, 2023.