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Alfred B. Cameron

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Alfred B. Cameron
Cameron in 1905 newspaper
Member of the Maryland House of Delegates
from the Cecil County district
In office
1906–1908
Personal details
Born(1855-12-03)December 3, 1855
Cecil County, Maryland, U.S.
DiedOctober 28, 1913(1913-10-28) (aged 57)
Bay View, Maryland, U.S.
Resting placeRosebank Cemetery
Political partyRepublican
Children1

Alfred B. Cameron (December 3, 1855 – October 28, 1913) was an American politician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Cecil County from 1906 to 1908.

Early life

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Alfred B. Cameron was born on December 3, 1855, in Cecil County, Maryland, to William Cameron.[1][2] Growing up, he attended public schools and worked on a farm.[1]

Career

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Cameron was a Republican. He was a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Cecil County, from 1906 to 1908.[3] In 1909, Cameron ran for county commissioner, but lost to Irvin G. Griffith.[4][5]

Personal life

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Cameron was married. He had one daughter, Margaret.[4] In 1905, Cameron lived at his family's home near Zion.[2]

Cameron died on October 28, 1913, at the age of 62, at his home in Bay View.[6] He was buried at Rosebank Cemetery.[7]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Maryland Manual, 1906–07". Maryland State Archives. p. 307. Retrieved July 1, 2023.
  2. ^ a b "Alfred B. Cameron". Cecil Whig. September 23, 1905. p. 1. Retrieved July 1, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Open access icon
  3. ^ "Historical List, House of Delegates, Cecil County (1790-1974)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. February 1, 2000. Retrieved July 1, 2023.
  4. ^ a b "Alfred B. Cameron..." The Baltimore Sun. October 31, 1913. p. 8. Retrieved July 1, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Open access icon
  5. ^ "Official Returns". The Midland Journal. November 12, 1909. p. 1. Retrieved July 1, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Open access icon
  6. ^ "Northeast Maryland Notes". Philadelphia Inquirer. October 30, 1913. p. 4. Retrieved July 1, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Open access icon
  7. ^ "Alfred B. Cameron". The Midland Journal. October 31, 1913. p. 1. Retrieved July 1, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Open access icon
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