James J. DeRan Jr. | |
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Member of the
Maryland House of Delegates from the Harford County district | |
In office 1943–1950 Serving with
Earle R. Burkins,
John E. Clark,
Leo M. Moore,
Lena L. Moore,
William S. James,
J. Rush Baldwin,
James McLean | |
Preceded by | Marshall T. Heaps |
Personal details | |
Born | October 5, 1906 |
Died | February 28, 1986 Havre de Grace, Maryland, U.S. | (aged 79)
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse |
Helen Harry (died 1981) |
Children | 5 |
Alma mater | University of Maryland |
Occupation |
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James J. DeRan Jr. (October 5, 1906 – February 28, 1986) was an American politician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County, from 1943 to 1950.
James J. DeRan Jr. was born on October 5, 1906, at Clover Lick, West Virginia or Woodstock, Virginia, sources differ. [1] [2] He moved to Pylesville, Maryland, as a child. His father was a Harford County commissioner in the 1930s. DeRan graduated Highland High School in Street, Maryland. He graduated from the University of Maryland with a bachelor's degree in 1928. While at the University of Maryland, he played lacrosse. [1] [2]
DeRan was a Democrat. DeRan served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County, from 1943 to 1950. [3]
DeRan worked in the real estate and insurance business. [1]
DeRan married Helen Harry. They had four sons and one daughter, James J. III, C. Harry, John P., David H. and Sara A. His wife died in 1981. DeRan was a member and elder at Highland Presbyterian Church. [2]
DeRan died of influenza on February 28, 1986, at Citizens Nursing Home in Havre de Grace, Maryland. [2]