Emerson Harrington
American politician (1864-1945) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Not to be confused with Harrington Emerson.
Emerson Columbus Harrington (March 26, 1864 – December 15, 1945) was an American politician serving as the 48th Governor of Maryland from 1916 to 1920. He also served as Comptroller of the Maryland Treasury from 1912 to 1916.[1][2][3]
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Emerson Harrington | |
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Chair of the National Governors Association | |
In office 1918–1919 | |
Preceded by | Arthur Capper |
Succeeded by | Henry Justin Allen |
48th Governor of Maryland | |
In office January 12, 1916 – January 14, 1920 | |
Preceded by | Phillips Goldsborough |
Succeeded by | Albert Ritchie |
23rd Comptroller of Maryland | |
In office January 10, 1912 – January 12, 1916 | |
Governor | Phillips Goldsborough |
Preceded by | Charles H. Stanley |
Succeeded by | Hugh A. McMullen |
Personal details | |
Born | Emerson Columbus Harrington (1864-03-26)March 26, 1864 Madison, Maryland, U.S. |
Died | December 15, 1945(1945-12-15) (aged 81) Cambridge, Maryland, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Gertrude Johnson |
Children | 3 |
Education | St. John's College, Maryland (BA, MA) |
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