James McLean (Maryland politician)

James McLean
Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the Harford County district
In office 1949–1950 Serving with J. Rush Baldwin, James J. DeRan Jr., William S. James
Preceded by	Earle R. Burkins
Personal details
Born	New York, U.S.
Died	September 17, 1956 (aged 48) Baltimore County, Maryland, U.S.
Resting place	St. Mary's Episcopal Church Emmorton, Maryland, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Violet Dorothea Burd Grubb
Children	3
Occupation	Politician

James McLean (died September 17, 1956) was an American politician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County, from 1949 to 1950.

Early life

James McLean was born in New York.[1] He was educated in England.[1]

Career

McLean held a seat on the New York Stock Exchange. He worked with the Cunard Steamship Company and he served as a major with the United States Army during World War II.[1]

McLean was a Democrat. McLean was appointed a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County, from 1949 to 1950, following the death of Earle R. Burkins.[1][2]

Personal life

McLean married Violet Dorothea Burd Grubb. He had three sons, Peter, Thomas and James.[1] McLean purchased Monmouth Farm in Harford County after World War II.[1]

McLean died on September 17, 1956, at the age of 48, at Franklin Square Hospital in Baltimore County, Maryland. He was buried at St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Emmorton, Maryland.[1]

References

1. "Monmouth Farm Owner Dies". The Evening Sun. September 18, 1956. p. 4. Retrieved January 13, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
2. "Historical List, House of Delegates, Harford County (1790-1974)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. April 30, 1999. Retrieved January 13, 2023.