Edwin Clay Timanus (1863–1923) was an American politician who served as mayor of Baltimore from 1904 to 1907.[1] He assumed the office after the suicide of his predecessor Robert McLane.[1] He was succeeded by Democrat J. Barry Mahool.[1] Born in Baltimore to John T. and Fannie (Carroll) Timanus,[1][2] his brother Gutavus served as mayor of Laurel, Maryland.[3] His family owned a watermill.[4] He was also a member of the Maryland racing commission and active in Republican politics. He died in his home town on November 16, 1923.[5]
References
- ^ a b c d Coyle, Wilbur F. "E. Clay Timanus (1863-1923)". Archives of Maryland (Biographical Series). Retrieved 9 June 2016.
- ^ Lantz, Emily Emerson (March 5, 1905). "Maryland Heraldry; History of Distinguished Families and Personages. The Sturdy Timanus Stock". The Baltimore Sun. p. 8. Retrieved 2023-03-03.
- ^ Leonard, Kevin (March 7, 2018). "Strange and notorious tales from Laurel's past". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved 2023-03-03.
- ^ Nettles, Deane. "Rock Mill/Timanus Grist Mill Dam". Cotton Mills of the Jones Falls. Baltimore Industry Tours. Retrieved 10 June 2016.
- ^ "E. Clay Timanus Dies". Evening Star. November 16, 1923. p. 20. ISSN 2331-9968. Retrieved 2023-03-03.
