Truly Hatchett | |
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Born | June 17, 1881 |
Died | April 1, 1970 |
Nationality | American |
Occupation(s) | Real estate investor, State legislator |
Organization(s) | Monument Lodge of Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks |
Known for | One of the first African Americans in the Maryland House of Delegates |
Office | Member of the Maryland House of Delegates |
Term | 1928 |
Political party | Democratic |
Truly Hatchett (June 17, 1881 – April 1, 1970) was a real estate investor and state legislator in Maryland. [1] He and Emery Cole were the first African Americans to serve in the Maryland House of Delegates. He joined the House on November 2, 1954. [2] Hatchett represented Baltimore, and was a Democrat.[ citation needed] In 1928, he served as Exalted Ruler of the Monument Lodge of Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. [3]
He had two brothers, a half-brother, and three half-sisters. [4]
Truly Hatchett | |
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Born | June 17, 1881 |
Died | April 1, 1970 |
Nationality | American |
Occupation(s) | Real estate investor, State legislator |
Organization(s) | Monument Lodge of Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks |
Known for | One of the first African Americans in the Maryland House of Delegates |
Office | Member of the Maryland House of Delegates |
Term | 1928 |
Political party | Democratic |
Truly Hatchett (June 17, 1881 – April 1, 1970) was a real estate investor and state legislator in Maryland. [1] He and Emery Cole were the first African Americans to serve in the Maryland House of Delegates. He joined the House on November 2, 1954. [2] Hatchett represented Baltimore, and was a Democrat.[ citation needed] In 1928, he served as Exalted Ruler of the Monument Lodge of Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. [3]
He had two brothers, a half-brother, and three half-sisters. [4]