Honorable Harry A. Cole | |
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| Judge, Maryland Court of Appeals | |
| In office 1977–1991 | |
| Nominated by | Governor Blair Lee, III |
| Preceded by | Frederick J. Singley Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Robert M. Bell |
| Judge, Supreme Bench of Baltimore City | |
| In office 1967–1977 | |
| Appointed by | Spiro T. Agnew |
| Member of the Maryland State Senate | |
| In office 1955–1966 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 1, 1921 Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Died | February 14, 1999 (aged 78) Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican[1] |
| Spouse | Doris F. Cole |
| Children | Susan Cole Hill Harriette Cole Stephanie Hill |
| Alma mater | Morgan State University, University of Maryland Law School |
Harry A. Cole (January 1, 1921 – February 14, 1999) was an American lawyer, jurist and politician. He was a member of the Maryland State Senate from Baltimore, Maryland. He was the first African-American ever elected to the Maryland Senate and the first African-American to serve on the Maryland Court of Appeals.[2]
- ^ "Judge Harry A. Cole". The Baltimore Sun. 24 February 2007. Retrieved 24 February 2020.
- ^ "Judge Harry A. Cole". the Baltimore Sun. Retrieved 2008-11-03.