The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1882-01-07
pa,timore Countv,s Membera.

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The Baltimore AaericuH Of Sunday last con-
tanned brief sketch Of every member Of the Leg
isiature which met on the ith inst. OF the Balti-
more county members II says:
John :. Gitings, one Of the members. elect from
Baltimore county 10 the liousc Of Delegates, was
born 10 baltimore city. lie l. the son Of the late
Col. WIN. ;. Gttinga, and the grandson Of the late
John $. Cuttings, one Of Baltimores most success
fal bankers and most enteFprising citizens. lie
attended the select schools Of Baltimore In his
youth and completed his education, surrounded
by rare advantages, In Europe. Upon his return
to Baltimore he entered the banking house OF his
grandfather, and rose by regular gradations 10 be
the vice PRECEDENT OF that institution during the
lifetime Of the former. Upon the death Of the
great banker Mr.. Gittings succeeded him as pres
ident Of the Chesapeake Bank, which position he
admirably fills at present. lie Is man Of culture
and refinement, and possessed OF hno business
talents, which will place him among the foremost
men in the coming session Of the Legislature
His eminent business qualifications have already
pointed him out 10 one division Of the Democratic
party as proper person 10 Gil the responsible
Office Of State Treasurer, aud u his party should
reason TO regret the choice.
Edwin j. Farber IL the youngest member Of the
Baltimore county delegation 10 the coming Lcgis-
lature, aud will be the youngest member on the
door Of the House with one exception. lie reeeiv-
Ell classical education, and graduated In law at
eraturc. and Is the proprietor and publisher Of q
paper in Gainesville, Baltimore county. lie Il
also fond Of athletic amusements, and Il n men,
Der Of the Bicycle Club.
Joshua q. Dosley, one Of the members elect 20
the House Of Delegates from Baltimore county, Il
the son Of Joseph Bosicy, and was born and reared
In the sth, Cockeysville district of that county.
lie studied Law In the Office Of VIM. s. Keech Esq.
Of Towson,own. and was admitted 10 the bar. but
has pursued principally the occupation Of school
teacher. lie is about 80 years Of age, and IL pos
sessed Of intelligence Al Judgment. lie kasnot
heretofore filled any public position, but those who
know him well ny that he will reflect credit upon
the discernment Of his party. aud carefully guard
the interests Of his constituents.
Wilmot johnson, one Of the members elect 10
the House Of Delegates from Baltimore county,
lives on Back River, in the 18th district of that
county, on an estate which Is famed for the coin.
plc,cness Of it, accessories and the hospitality Of
its host. Mr.. johnson In early life was engaged
in business IN Baltimore city. but subsequently,
moved TO New York. where he amasscd q hand
some fortune. lie did not take an active part in
politics until lssO. At the meeting 81 the Demo-
cratic State Convention In the summer Of that
year he chosen y delegate 10 the Cincinnati
convention. lie went there a. the friend of SEN
aior Bayari. and WAS one Of the delegates who
voted for him ''irst. last and all the time abso-
luiely declining 60 be shaken in his allegiance by
the intense enthusiasm which swept the conven-
iion in favor of Hancock. though the latter gen.
ticman j. a personal friend Of Mr.. Johnson
Bayari. fancnc. and other distinguished men
have visited Mr. J"hnson at hi. delightful home
on the Gunp,wicf. and have found there the most
acceptable relaxation FROM she more serious pur.
suits Of life.
Dr. james ". Burton born in baltimore in
lsis, but hal resided since his infancy In Balti-
more county lie was educated at Milton Acade.
my and Lpyola College. lie studied medicine
under the late Psuf. " Il. Smith. attended lectures
and graduated ia the University of Medicine. and
was subsequently ply stefan and surgeon in charge
Of Long Island Hospital. New York. lie was
actively engaged in the practice q medicine from
1879 60 is71. when he elected 70 the House Of
Delegates. lie was elected by the Democratic
party in November 90 reprcsen, baltimore county
again in the House e Delegates. and IL was hoped
that his previous experience as q legislator would
add greatly 10 his usefulness in a position where
all who had come in contact with him had learned
o. admire and esteem him but hi health failed
him rapidly. aud while in Florida. with vain
hope of recruiting, he passed away. There will.
therefore, be one vacant chair 10 the House %
Delegates.
Andrew Banks was born in Baltimore in ISIS.
lie attended 81. Mnrys Academy, and graduated
az Dickinson College. lie has been elected a
member ~ the House Of Delegates from Baltimore
county by the Democratic party a number Of times.
his La; election having taken place in November.
ISL lie j. careful Of the interests Of his con
s,iiuen,s. and on all matters of general e sislation
Is liberal n his views lie l. a man u culture
and possessed Of much natural ability. and has
large Interests in Baltimore city and county