Ralph L. Mason
Ralph L. Mason | |
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| Member of the Maryland Senate from the Worcester County district | |
| In office June 23, 1952 – 1958 | |
| Preceded by | John O. Byrd |
| Succeeded by | John L. Sanford |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Ralph Leonard Mason Newark, Maryland, U.S. |
| Died | (aged 81) Salisbury, Maryland, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Dorothy Gibson |
| Children | 2 |
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Ralph Leonard Mason (c. 1896 – October 28, 1977) was an American politician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland Senate from 1952 to 1958.
Early life
Ralph Leonard Mason was born in Newark, Maryland, to Julia (née Ross) and John L. Mason. He graduated from Beacom Business College.[1]
Career
Mason became director of the Home Bank of Newark in 1928. He was president of the bank from 1933 to his death.[1] Mason worked in canning, poultry and the farming industry.[1]
Mason was appointed to the Maryland Senate on June 23, 1952, to fill the vacancy following the death of John O. Byrd. He was a Democrat and represented Worcester County in the senate until 1958. He was president pro tempore from 1956 to 1958.[1][2][3]
Personal life
Mason married Dorothy Gibson. They had two sons, Thomas G. and Ralph L. Jr. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church.[1]
Mason died on October 28, 1977, aged 81, at Peninsula General Hospital Medical Center in Salisbury.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e f "Ralph Mason, Former Member of Senate, Dies". The Daily Times. October 29, 1977. p. 7. Retrieved April 12, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Historical List, Senate, Worcester County (1838-1966)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. June 27, 2008. Retrieved April 12, 2025.
- ^ "New State Senator to Take Oath at Berlin". The News Journal. June 21, 1952. p. 22. Retrieved April 12, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.