G. Arnold Pfaffenbach

G. Arnold Pfaffenbach
Member of the Maryland House of Delegates
In office
1935–1937
Succeeded byMarshall T. Heaps
Personal details
Born
George Arnold Pfaffenbach

(1904-09-22)September 22, 1904
Havre de Grace, Maryland, U.S.
DiedJune 21, 1982(1982-06-21) (aged 77)
Resting placeAngel Hill Cemetery
Havre de Grace, Maryland, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Alma materBeacom College
University of Maryland School of Law (LLB)
Occupation
  • Politician
  • lawyer

George Arnold Pfaffenbach (September 22, 1904 – June 21, 1982) was an American politician and lawyer from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County, from 1935 to 1937.

Early life[edit]

George Arnold Pfaffenbach was born on September 22, 1904, in Havre de Grace, Maryland, to Mary Ann Martin (née Pearson) and George Pfaffenbach. His father was a lumberman and worked for the ordnance department at Aberdeen Proving Ground.[1] Pfaffenbach graduated from Havre de Grace High School in 1921 and graduated from Beacom College in 1922.[1] He graduated from the University of Maryland School of Law in 1926 with a Bachelor of Laws. He was admitted to the bar on December 14, 1926.[1]

Career[edit]

Pfaffenbach started practicing law in Havre de Grace. He also had a real estate and insurance business called The Maryland Company with Omer L. Carson.[1] In 1929, Pfaffenbach became secretary of the Havre de Grace Chamber of Commerce.[1]

Pfaffenbach was a Democrat. Pfaffenbach served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County, from 1935 to 1937.[2][3]

Pfaffenbach was also a secretary and attorney of The Columbian Building Association starting in 1940. He was secretary and treasurer of Angel Hill Cemetery in Havre de Grace.[1]

Personal life[edit]

Grave of Pfaffenbach at Angel Hill Cemetery

Pfaffenbach was an organist of Grace Reformed Episcopal Church. He was a vestryman and Sunday School superintendent.[1]

In July 1971, Pfaffenbach's law office was robbed and Pfaffenbach was shot in the side.[4] Pfaffenbach died on June 21, 1982. He was buried at Angel Hill Cemetery in Havre de Grace.[5]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e f g The Free State of Maryland: A History of The State and Its People. 1941. pp. 1017–1018. Retrieved December 16, 2022 – via Archive.org.
  2. ^ Kummer, Frederic Arnold (1941). "The Free State of Maryland: A History of The State and Its People". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. Retrieved December 16, 2022 – via Archive.org.
  3. ^ "Historical List, House of Delegates, Harford County (1790-1974)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. April 30, 1999. Retrieved January 11, 2023.
  4. ^ "Harfordite Shot, Office Hit for $942". The News Journal. July 20, 1971. p. 1. Retrieved December 16, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.Open access icon
  5. ^ "Pfaffenbach". The Baltimore Sun. June 23, 1982. p. 49. Retrieved December 16, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.Open access icon

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