Levi R. Mearns

Levi R. Mearns
Member of the Maryland Senate from the Cecil County district
In office 1882–1886
Preceded by	John M. Miller
Succeeded by	Clinton McCullough
Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the Cecil County district
In office 1872–1874 Serving with James Black Groome and Andrew J. Penington
In office 1868–1870 Serving with John Ward Davis, William Richards, James Touchstone
Personal details
Born	Levi Ross Mearns
Died	January 10, 1896 (aged 71) near Zion, Maryland, U.S.
Resting place	Rosebank Cemetery Calvert, Maryland, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Amanda F. Hilaman
Children	1
Occupation	Politician

Levi Ross Mearns (died January 10, 1896) was an American politician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Cecil County from 1868 to 1870 and from 1872 to 1874. He served as a member of the Maryland Senate from 1882 to 1886.

Career

Levi Ross Mearns[1] was a Democrat. He was a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Cecil County, from 1868 to 1870 and from 1872 to 1874.[2] He was a member of the Maryland Senate, representing Cecil County, from 1882 to 1886.[3]

Personal life

Mearns married Amanda F. Hilaman, daughter of Jacob Hilaman. They had one son, James A.[4][5][6] He was friends with Arthur Pue Gorman.[6]

Mearns died on January 10, 1896, at the age of 71, at his home near Zion.[1] He was buried at Rosebank Cemetery in Calvert.[6]

References

1. "Death of Ex-Senator Mearns". The Baltimore Sun. January 14, 1896. p. 6. Retrieved June 9, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
2. "Historical List, House of Delegates, Cecil County (1790-1974)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. February 1, 2000. Retrieved June 9, 2023.
3. "Historical List, Senate, Cecil County (1838-1966)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. September 30, 1999. Retrieved June 9, 2023.
4. "Mrs. Amanda F. Mearns". Cecil Whig. February 23, 1907. p. 1. Retrieved June 9, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
5. "Death of Doctor Mearns". Cecil Whig. November 8, 1884. p. 3. Retrieved June 9, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
6. "Death of Ex-Senator Mearns". The Midland Journal. January 17, 1896. p. 3. Retrieved June 9, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.