Charles L. Downey | |
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Member of the
Maryland Senate from Washington County | |
In office January 11, 1955 – January 1959 | |
Appointed by | Theodore McKeldin |
Preceded by | D. Kenneth McLaughlin |
Succeeded by | George Snyder |
Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from Washington County | |
In office January 1951 – January 11, 1955 | |
Preceded by | Jacob B. Berkson |
Succeeded by | William G. Porter Jr. |
Personal details | |
Born | Charles Lee Downey May 31, 1915 Williamsport, Maryland, U.S. |
Died | August 21, 1990 Hagerstown, Maryland, U.S. | (aged 75)
Political party | Republican |
Spouse |
Edith Ursula Bell (
m. 1939) |
Alma mater | University of Maryland ( BS) |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1941–1945 |
Rank | Major |
Unit | 102nd Infantry Division |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Charles Lee Downey (May 31, 1915 – August 21, 1990) was an American politician. He succeeded his father, Simon, in the Maryland House of Delegates, and, shortly after winning election to a second term, he was appointed by Governor Theodore McKeldin to fill a vacancy in the state senate. [1] [2] He later served on the Washington County commission. [3]