J. Ernest Bell II
J. Ernest Bell II | |
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| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the 29B district | |
| In office 1983–1994 | |
| Preceded by | district established |
| Succeeded by | John F. Slade III |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 26, 1941 Leonardtown, Maryland, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Children | 4 |
| Alma mater | Mount St. Mary's University (BS) Columbus School of Law (JD) |
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| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1966–1970 |
J. Ernest Bell II (born April 26, 1941) is an American politician and lawyer. He served in the Maryland House of Delegates from 1983 to 1994, representing District 29B.
Early life
[edit]J. Ernest Bell II was born on April 26, 1941, in Leonardtown, Maryland. He graduated from St. Mary's Ryken High School in 1959.[1][2] Bell graduated from Mount St. Mary's University with a Bachelor of Science in 1963. He graduated from the Columbus School of Law in Catholic University of America with a J.D. in 1966. He was admitted to the bar in Maryland in 1970.[1]
Career
[edit]Bell served as a captain in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1966 to 1970. He received a Navy Achievement Medal. He then worked as an attorney.[1]
Bell served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing District 29B and St. Mary's County, Maryland from 1983 to 1994. He was a Democrat.[1][3]
Personal life
[edit]Bell is married and has four children.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e "J. Ernest Bell, II". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. Retrieved April 2, 2022.
- ^ "St. Mary's Ryken Annual Report 2017–18" (PDF). smrhs.org. 2018. Retrieved April 2, 2022.
- ^ "House of Delegates, Legislative Districts 29, 29A, 29B, 29C (1975-1990)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. Retrieved April 2, 2022.