Truly Hatchett

Truly Hatchett (June 17, 1881 – April 1, 1970) was a real estate investor and state legislator in Maryland.^[1] He and Emery Cole were the first African Americans to serve in the Maryland House of Delegates. He joined the House on November 2, 1954.^[2] Hatchett represented Baltimore, and was a Democrat.^[3] In 1928, he served as Exalted Ruler of the Monument Lodge of Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks.^[4]

Truly Hatchett
Born	(1881-06-17)June 17, 1881
Died	April 1, 1970(1970-04-01) (aged 88)
Nationality	American
Occupation(s)	Real estate investor, State legislator
Organization(s)	Monument Lodge of Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Known for	One of the first African Americans in the Maryland House of Delegates
Office	Member of the Maryland House of Delegates
Term	1928
Political party	Democratic

He had two brothers, a half-brother, and three half-sisters.^[5]

See also

• List of African-American officeholders (1900–1959)
• Harry A. Cole