William J. Burgess

William J. Burgess
Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the 8th district
In office 1983–1990 Serving with Dale Anderson, Joseph Bartenfelder, Donna M. Felling
Preceded by	Louis L. DePazzo Daniel J. Minnick Jr. Robert A. Staab[1]
Succeeded by	James F. Ports Jr. Alfred W. Redmer Jr.
Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the 9th district
In office 1979–1982 Serving with Thomas L. Bromwell and William Rush
Succeeded by	Donald K. Hughes Thomas B. Kernan Martha Scanlan Klima[2]
Personal details
Born	Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Died	September 25, 1996 (aged 76) Rosedale, Maryland, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Essie E. Perry ​ (m. 1950)​
Children	3
Alma mater	Johns Hopkins University
Occupation	Politician
Military career
Battles / wars	World War II
Awards	Air Medal Distinguished Flying Cross

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.[3][4]

Burgess graduated from Johns Hopkins University night school with a degree in electrical engineering.[3]

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.[3][4]

Burgess worked for Martin Marietta for 33 years. He worked as a senior finance analyst.[3][4]

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.[5][6] In 1990, Burgess was defeated in re-election for the Maryland House of Delegates.[7]

Burgess served five years as president of the Hillbrook Camelot Improvement Association and six years as president of the Greater Rosedale Community Council.[4]

Personal life

Burgess married Essie E. Perry in 1950. They had one son and two daughters, William J. III, Susan A. and Natalie E.[3] Burgess died following heart problems on September 25, 1996, at the age of 76, at his home in Rosedale, Maryland.[3]

References

1. "House of Delegates, Legislative Districts 8 (1975-1990)". Maryland State Archives. April 30, 1999. Retrieved September 18, 2023.
2. "House of Delegates, Legislative Districts 9 (1975-1990)". Maryland State Archives. April 30, 1999. Retrieved September 18, 2023.
3. "William J. Burgess, 76, former state delegate". The Baltimore Sun. September 28, 1996. p. 14. Retrieved February 25, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
4. "William J. Burgess, 58". The Evening Sun. October 27, 1982. p. 17. Retrieved February 25, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
5. "Historical List, House of Delegates, Legislative Districts 9 (1975–1990)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. April 30, 1999. Retrieved February 25, 2023.
6. "Historical List, House of Delegates, Legislative Districts 8 (1975–1990)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. April 30, 1999. Retrieved February 25, 2023.
7. "General Assembly vote by district". The Evening Sun. November 7, 1990. p. A17. Retrieved February 25, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.