George W. McComas | |
State Delegate: | Maryland |
Term Start: | 1902 |
Term End: | 1905 |
Birth Name: | George William McComas |
Birth Place: | Harford County, Maryland, U.S. |
Death Place: | Singer, Harford County, Maryland, U.S. |
Resting Place: | Union Chapel Cemetery Overlea, Maryland, U.S. |
Spouse: | |
Children: | 4 |
George William McComas (1841 – October 4, 1928) was an American politician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County, from 1902 to 1905.
George William McComas[1] was born on April 13, 1841, in Harford County, Maryland, to Keziah (née Cunningham) and Henry G. McComas. His grandfather William McComas and great-uncle Henry C. McComas fought and died in the defense of Baltimore in 1812.[2] [3] [4] He attended public schools in Baltimore until the age of 14 and then worked on the family farm. He was educated at Newton Academy in Baltimore.[2] [4]
McComas was a farmer and canner of farm products, particularly corn and tomatoes.[1] [2] [4]
McComas was a Democrat. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County, from 1902 to 1905.[5]
On December 3, 1874, McComas married Virginia G. Norris, daughter of Cardiff Norris. They had four children, H. G., C. N., George W. and Nona Mary.[3] [4] He was a member of the Methodist Church.[4] He married Nellie Norris Kindley of Monrovia, Maryland, on November 23, 1907. They lived in Singer, Maryland.[1] [6]
McComas died on October 4, 1928, at his home in Singer. He was buried at Union Chapel Cemetery in Overlea.[3]