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James J. DeRan Jr.

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James J. DeRan Jr.
Member of the Maryland House of Delegates
from the Harford County district
In office
1943–1950
Preceded byMarshall T. Heaps
Personal details
Born(1906-10-05)October 5, 1906
DiedFebruary 28, 1986(1986-02-28) (aged 79)
Havre de Grace, Maryland, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse
Helen Harry
(died 1981)
Children5
Alma materUniversity of Maryland
Occupation
  • Politician
  • real estate businessman

James J. DeRan Jr. (October 5, 1906 – February 28, 1986) was an American politician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County, from 1943 to 1950.

Early life

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James J. DeRan Jr. was born on October 5, 1906, at Clover Lick, West Virginia or Woodstock, Virginia, sources differ.[1][2] He moved to Pylesville, Maryland, as a child. His father was a Harford County commissioner in the 1930s. DeRan graduated Highland High School in Street, Maryland. He graduated from the University of Maryland with a bachelor's degree in 1928. While at the University of Maryland, he played lacrosse.[1][2]

Career

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DeRan was a Democrat. DeRan served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County, from 1943 to 1950.[3]

DeRan worked in the real estate and insurance business.[1]

Personal life

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DeRan married Helen Harry. They had four sons and one daughter, James J. III, C. Harry, John P., David H. and Sara A. His wife died in 1981. DeRan was a member and elder at Highland Presbyterian Church.[2]

DeRan died of influenza on February 28, 1986, at Citizens Nursing Home in Havre de Grace, Maryland.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Maryland Manual" (PDF). Maryland State Archives. p. 166. Retrieved January 14, 2023.
  2. ^ a b c d "James J. DeRan Jr". The Evening Sun. March 4, 1986. p. D4. Retrieved January 14, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Open access icon
  3. ^ "Historical List, House of Delegates, Harford County (1790-1974)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. April 30, 1999. Retrieved January 14, 2023.