Lena L. Moore
Lamm in 1910
Member of the Maryland House of Delegates
from the Harford County district
In office
1946–1946
Appointed byHerbert O'Conor
Preceded byLeo M. Moore
Succeeded byWilliam S. James
Personal details
Born
Lena V. Lamm
Died (aged 77)
Resting placeMount Erin Cemetery
Havre de Grace, Maryland, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse
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(m. 1920; died 1946)​
Children3, including Charles M.
Alma materWestern Maryland College (BA)
Occupation
  • Politician
  • educator

Lena L. Moore (née Lamm; died November 17, 1969) was an American politician from Maryland. She was appointed as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County, following the death of her husband Leo M. Moore in 1946.

Early life

Lena V. Lamm graduated from Havre de Grace High School in 1910.[1] She graduated from Western Maryland College (later McDaniel College) with a Bachelor of Arts in instrumental music in 1914.[2]

Career

In August 1914, she was appointed by school commissioners as assistant in Havre de Grace, Maryland.[3]

She was a Democrat. She served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County, in 1946. She was appointed by Governor Herbert O'Conor to replace her husband Leo M. Moore after his death.[4][5]

Personal life

She married Leo M. Moore in January 17, 1920.[6][7] They had two sons and one daughter, Charles M., Leo M. Jr. and Mrs. Breen Bland.[8]

Moore died on November 17, 1969, at the age of 77. She was buried at Mount Erin Cemetery in Havre de Grace.[9]

References

  1. ↑ "Students Receive Honors". The Baltimore Sun. June 25, 1910. p. 11. Retrieved January 11, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Open access icon
  2. ↑ "W.M.C. Celebrates 44th Commencement". The Democratic Advocate. June 12, 1914. p. 1. Retrieved January 11, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Open access icon
  3. ↑ "School Commissioners". The Aegis and Intelligencer. August 7, 1914. p. 3. Retrieved January 11, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Open access icon
  4. ↑ "Historical List, House of Delegates, Harford County (1790-1974)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. April 30, 1999. Retrieved January 11, 2023.
  5. ↑ "Widow to Succeed Husband as Delegate". The Evening Sun. February 27, 1946. p. 12. Retrieved January 11, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Open access icon
  6. ↑ "Moore-Lamm". The Midland Journal. January 30, 1920. p. 1. Retrieved January 11, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Open access icon
  7. ↑ "Leo M. Moore Dies Suddenly at His Home". The News. Frederick, Maryland. January 8, 1946. p. 1. Retrieved January 11, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Open access icon
  8. ↑ "Rites Friday for L.M. Moore". The Baltimore Sun. January 9, 1946. p. 6. Retrieved January 11, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Open access icon
  9. ↑ "Moore". The Evening Sun. November 19, 1969. p. C21. Retrieved January 11, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Open access icon
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