Earle R. Burkins Explained

Earle R. Burkins
State Delegate:Maryland
Term Start:1939
Term End:September 16, 1949
Birth Place:Castleton, Maryland, U.S.
Death Place:Patuxent River, Maryland, U.S.
Resting Place:Bel Air Memorial Gardens
Bel Air, Maryland, U.S.
Spouse:Mosena Warren
Occupation:Politician

Earle R. Burkins (died September 16, 1949) was an American politician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County, from 1939 to 1949.

Early life

Earle R. Burkins was born in Castleton, Maryland, to William A. Burkins.[1]

Career

Burkins served with the 29th Infantry Division during World War I.[1] [2]

Burkins was a Democrat. Burkins served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County, from 1939 to his death in 1949.[2] [3] Burkins served as mayor of Bel Air, Maryland, for 14 years.[2] Burkins served as chair of the town commission of Bel Air from 1940 to 1946.[4] He served as an inspector of the State Racing Commission.[2]

Burkins served as a commander of Harford Post No. 39 of the American Legion.[1]

Personal life

Burkins married Mosena Warren.[1] [5]

Burkins died on September 16, 1949, at the age of 57, of a heart attack while fishing on the Patuxent River.[2] [1] He was buried at Bel Air Memorial Gardens.[5]

Notes and References

  1. News: Earle R. Burkins . 1949-09-17 . . 14 . . 2023-01-13.
  2. News: Earle R. Burkins, 57, Dies; Maryland House Member . 1949-09-17 . Evening Star . B14 . . 2023-01-13.
  3. Web site: Historical List, House of Delegates, Harford County (1790-1974) . Maryland Manual On-Line . . 1999-04-30 . 2023-01-13.
  4. Web site: Bel Air Chairs of Commission . 2022-03-11 . Maryland Manual On-Line . . 2023-01-13.
  5. News: Burkins . 1949-09-18 . . 11 . . 2023-01-13.