About Joseph H. Bellis
Lived 1867 – 1920 (aged 52). Joseph H. Bellis was an American politician.
Joseph H. Bellis (April 26, 1867 – March 1, 1920) was a politician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland Senate in 1912 and served as sheriff of Anne Arundel County from 1918 to 1919.
Early life Joseph H. Bellis was born on April 26, 1867, in Annapolis, Maryland, to Ellen (née Tolson) and William Henry Bellis. He attended private and public schools in Annapolis. He attended St. John's College for three years.
Career Bellis owned William H. Bellis & Co., a naval outfitter business. He then served as president of the company. He resigned in anticipation of being elected postmaster of Annapolis, but did get the position. He served as sheriff of Anne Arundel County from 1918 to 1919. Bellis served one term on the Annapolis City Council. He also served as president of the Board of Supervisors of Annapolis.
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Who was Joseph H. Bellis?
American politician (1867–1920)
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Joseph H. Bellis was born on 26 April 1867.
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Joseph H. Bellis died on 1 March 1920.
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Joseph H. Bellis was a politician.
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Joseph H. Bellis was American.
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