Truly Hatchett
American investor and politician (1881–1970)
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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.[3] In 1928, he served as Exalted Ruler of the Monument Lodge of Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks.[4]
BornJune 17, 1881
DiedApril 1, 1970 (aged 88)
OccupationsReal estate investor, State legislator
Organization(s)Monument Lodge of Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Truly Hatchett | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 17, 1881 |
| Died | April 1, 1970 (aged 88) |
| Occupations | 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 |
He had two brothers, a half-brother, and three half-sisters.[5]
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