John Mays Little
John Mays Little | |
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| Born | c. 1876 |
| Died | Error: Need valid birth date (second date): year, month, day Parkton, Maryland, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Lawyer, bank executive, politician |
| Years active | 1903–1950 |
| Known for | Member of the Maryland House of Delegates (1908); President of First National Bank of Preston |
John Mays Little (circa 1876 – December 31, 1950) was a Maryland-based lawyer, bank executive, and politician. In 1908, he represented Baltimore County as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates.
Early life
Born to William Little and Emma (née Mays), Little completed his undergraduate studies at Western Maryland College, where he also participated in varsity football. He went on to obtain a law degree from the University of Maryland School of Law and gained admission to the bar in 1903.
Career
Beginning his professional journey in education, Little transitioned into legal practice after 1903, forming a partnership with Frank I. Duncan. As a member of the Democratic Party, he held office in the Maryland House of Delegates for Baltimore County during the year 1908.
Circa 1912, Little established the First National Bank of Preston and held the position of its president until his retirement in 1950. Additionally, he served with the Maryland National Guard.
Personal life
Little was married to Marie C. Cherry in a ceremony at the governor's mansion located in Mobile, Alabama. The couple had one son named John Jr. His wife passed away in 1949.
He died at age 74 on December 31, 1950, at his residence in Parkton, Maryland, and was interred at Druid Ridge Cemetery in Baltimore.