George E. Heffner

George E. Heffner
Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the 9th district
In office 1975–1978 Serving with Louis E. Einschutz, William Rush, John W. Seling
Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the 6th district
In office 1973–1974 Serving with Louis E. Einschutz and William Rush
Preceded by	William T. Evans
Personal details
Born	(1923-03-18)March 18, 1923 Fullerton, Baltimore County, Maryland, U.S.
Died	October 8, 2008(2008-10-08) (aged 85) Kingsville, Maryland, U.S.
Resting place	Gardens of Faith Cemetery Rosedale, Maryland, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Evelyn Ashley
Occupation	Politician mechanic public official

George E. Heffner (March 18, 1923 – October 8, 2008) was an American politician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing District 6 from 1973 to 1974 and District 9 from 1975 to 1978.

Early life

George E. Heffner was born on March 18, 1923, in Fullerton, Baltimore County, Maryland. He attended St. Joseph, a parochial school in Baltimore County. He left school to support his family after his father died.[1][2]

Career

Heffner served in the United States Navy as a mechanic during World War II. He worked as a trial magistrate from 1963 to 1967. He was chief license inspector in Baltimore County from 1967 to 1969 and served as police magistrate in Rosedale, Maryland, from 1969 to 1972.[1][2] He owned Putty Hill Garage and Towing for a number of years and sold it to his cousin in the 1970s.[2]

Heffner was a Democrat. In 1973, Heffner was appointed as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing District 6, following the resignation of William T. Evans. He represented District 6 until 1974.[3] He represented District 9 in the Maryland House of Delegates from 1975 to 1978.[4]

Heffner was a champion of the Free State Stock Racing Association in 1953, 1954 and 1955.[1][2]

Personal life

Heffner married Evelyn Ashley. He had one stepson, Carl Wayne DeHaven Jr. Heffner died on October 8, 2008, in Kingsville, Maryland. He was buried at Gardens of Faith Cemetery in Rosedale.[1][2]

References

1. "George E. Heffner". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. January 9, 2014. Retrieved March 4, 2023.
2. "George E. Heffner, delegate, police magistrate". The Baltimore Sun. October 13, 2008. Retrieved March 4, 2023.
3. "Historical List, House of Delegates, Baltimore County (1790-1966)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. May 24, 2012. Retrieved March 4, 2023.
4. "Historical List, House of Delegates, Legislative Districts 9 (1975-1990)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. April 30, 1999. Retrieved March 4, 2023.