Frederick H. Leffler
Frederick H. Leffler | |
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| Born | Elkton, Maryland, U.S. |
| Died | Error: Need valid birth date (second date): year, month, day Union Hospital, Elkton, Maryland, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Politician, newspaper proprietor, editor |
| Years active | 1900–1946 |
| Known for | Member of the Maryland House of Delegates representing Cecil County; proprietor and editor of the Cecil Democrat |
Frederick H. Leffler (passed away April 3, 1953) was a Maryland-based American politician and newspaper professional. He represented Cecil County in the Maryland House of Delegates during the years 1914, 1918, and from 1931 until 1933. From 1930 through 1946, Leffler was the proprietor, manager, and editor of the Cecil Democrat.
Early life
Born to William and Letitia Leffler, he grew up in Elkton, Maryland. His initial career steps involved training as a printer's apprentice.
Career
Leffler began his printing career at the Cecil Whig before joining the staff of the Cecil Democrat in 1900. He acquired ownership and took on management and editorial responsibilities for the paper in 1930, later selling it to Harry Cleaves of Cleaves Printing Company in 1946. For a quarter-century, he also contributed as a correspondent to Wilmington's News-Journal Company.
A dedicated member of the Democratic Party, Leffler held several terms as a delegate for Cecil County in the Maryland House of Delegates. He unsuccessfully campaigned for Elkton mayor in 1922 and sought the Democratic nomination for the Maryland Senate in both 1934 and 1938 but did not secure election. Additionally, he fulfilled duties as clerk for the Board of Election Supervisors in Cecil County.
Outside his political endeavors, Leffler managed a fire insurance enterprise and held executive positions at the People's Bank of Elkton, serving as both director and president at the time of his passing. He was also connected with the Singerly Fire Company.
Personal life
On June 24, 1903, Leffler married Nona E. Dean. Together they had four children: three daughters—Mrs. Donald Rich, Mrs. Austin Crothers, Mrs. Osborne Reynolds—and a son named Frederick H. Jr.
Leffler died from a stroke at age 79 on April 3, 1953, at Union Hospital in Elkton and was interred at Elkton Cemetery.