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John Mays Little

1876 – 1950

American politician

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About John Mays Little

Lived 1876 – 1950 (aged 73–74). John Mays Little was an American lawyer and politician.

John Mays Little ( – December 31, 1950) was an American politician, lawyer and bank president from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Baltimore County in 1908.

Early life John Mays Little was born to Emma (née Mays) and William Little. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Western Maryland College. He played varsity football there. He graduated with a law degree from the University of Maryland School of Law. He was admitted to the bar in 1903.

Career Little taught school. He started practicing law in 1903. He practiced law alongside Frank I. Duncan.

Little founded the First National Bank of Preston around 1912. He served as bank president. He retired from that role in 1950. He was a member of the Maryland National Guard.

Personal life Little married Marie C. Cherry. They married at the governor's mansion in Mobile, Alabama. They had one son, John Jr. His wife died in 1949.

Little died on December 31, 1950, at the age of 74, at his home in Parkton, Maryland. He was buried at Druid Ridge Cemetery in Baltimore.

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1876
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Member of the Maryland House of Delegates

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John Mays Little?

American politician (c.1876-1950)

When was John Mays Little born?

John Mays Little was born in 1876.

When did John Mays Little die?

John Mays Little died on 31 December 1950 in Parkton.

What was John Mays Little's occupation?

John Mays Little was a lawyer and politician.

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John Mays Little was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Mays Little

· Wikidata: Q117230833

· DBpedia: John Mays Little

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