17 Facts About Emerson Harrington

Emerson Columbus Harrington was an American politician who served as the 48th Governor of Maryland from 1916 to 1920.

Emerson Harrington served as Comptroller of the Maryland Treasury from 1912 to 1916.

Emerson Harrington was born to John E Harrington and Elizabeth Thompson Harrington in the town of Madison in Dorchester County, Maryland.

Emerson Harrington attended the public schools of Madison until he turned 16, at which point he went on to attend St John's College in Annapolis, Maryland.

Emerson Harrington received a bachelor's degree in 1884 and a master's degree two years later.

Emerson Harrington became a tutor at the college after graduation, and, as a result of an instructor falling ill, was elected to be an assistant professor.

Emerson Harrington married Gertrude Johnson on June 27,1893, and with her had three children, Emerson C Jr.

Emerson Harrington resumed the practice of law in Cambridge, Maryland in 1903.

Emerson Harrington was re-elected two years later, defeating challenger Oliver Metzerott by a comfortable margin.

In 1915, Emerson Harrington chose to run for Governor of Maryland.

The disputes were settled and Emerson Harrington won the Democratic primary.

Emerson Harrington allowed the execution of John Snowden to proceed despite controversy.

Emerson Harrington met with a "colored" girl and her mother during a debate over the death penalty imposed on her alleged attacker.

Emerson Harrington remained active in politics, but was unsuccessful in an election for judge of the First Judicial Circuit in 1926, and was again unsuccessful in an election for the First Congressional District of Maryland.

Emerson Harrington served as President of the People's Loan, Savings and Deposit Bank of Cambridge, Maryland, and as the President of the President of the Annapolis-Claiborne Ferry Company he had helped establish as governor.

Emerson Harrington held the position until operations were taken over by the state.

Emerson Harrington died at his home in December 1945 from a short illness and was buried in the cemetery of the Christ Episcopal Church in Cambridge, Maryland.