Michael J. Birmingham
Michael J. Birmingham | |
|---|---|
| 1st Executive of Baltimore County | |
| In office 1956–1958 | |
| Preceded by | Position started |
| Succeeded by | Christian H. Kahl |
| Personal details | |
| Died | (aged 71) |
| Resting place | New Cathedral Cemetery |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Catherine Maley (died 1961) |
| Children | 2 |
Michael J. Birmingham (died February 2, 1964) was an American politician from Maryland and a member of the Democratic Party.
Career
Birmingham was police magistrate in Essex, Maryland.[1] In 1950, he joined the Baltimore County commission.[1] He served as the first Baltimore County Executive from 1956 to 1958. He backed Christian H. Kahl, his previous opponent, as its successor.[1][2] In 1962, he ran again for executive and defeated Kahl in the 1962 primary, but lost to Spiro Agnew in the general election.[1] In 1956, he became a member of the Democratic National Committee.[1]
Birmingham founded a building supply and fuel business. His son succeeded him in the business.[1]
Personal life
Birmingham married Catherine Maley. They had two children, Michael J. Jr. and Thomas J. His wife died in 1961.[1][3] He lived on Dunglow Road in Dundalk.[3] He died on February 2, 1964, aged 71, at Mercy Hospital in Baltimore. He was buried in New Cathedral Cemetery.[3][1]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Birmingham, State Political Figure, Dies". The Daily Times. February 3, 1964. p. 14. Retrieved August 15, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Michael J. Birmingham, County Executive, Baltimore County, Maryland". Msa.maryland.gov. Retrieved January 7, 2019.
- ^ a b c "Birmingham". The Baltimore Sun. February 3, 1964. p. 24. Retrieved August 15, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.