John W. Seling
Member of the Maryland House of Delegates
from the 9th district
In office
1977–1978
Preceded byLouis Einschutz
Personal details
BornRosedale, Maryland, U.S.
Died (aged 76)
Satellite Beach, Florida
Resting placeGardens of Faith Cemetery
Rosedale, Maryland, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse
Amelia Solba
(m. 1934)
Children4
Occupation
  • Fireman
  • politician

John W. Seling (died February 20, 1986) was an American politician and fireman from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing District 9 from 1977 to 1978.

Early life

John W. Seling was born in Rosedale, Maryland.[1]

Career

In 1940, Seling joined the Baltimore County Fire Department. He reached the rank of captain and retired in 1965.[1]

Seling was a Democrat.[2] In 1974, Seling was elected to the Baltimore County State Central Committee.[1] In 1977, he was appointed to the Maryland House of Delegates, representing District 9, to replace Louis Einschutz. He served until 1978, deciding not to run again.[1][2]

Seling served as a member of the board of directors of the Fairmount Savings and Loan Association.[1]

Personal life

Seling married Amelia Solba in 1934. They had two sons and two daughters, John W. Jr., George F., Barbara E. and Anna T.[1] He was a member of St. Clement's Catholic Church.[1]

Seling died on February 20, 1986, at the age of 76, at his winter home in Satellite Beach, Florida.[1] He was buried at Gardens of Faith Cemetery in Rosedale.[3]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 "John W. Seling Sr". The Baltimore Sun. February 23, 1986. p. 12D. Retrieved March 5, 2023 via Newspapers.com.Open access icon
  2. 1 2 "Historical List, House of Delegates, Legislative Districts 9 (1975-1990)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. April 30, 1999. Retrieved March 5, 2023.
  3. "Seling". The Baltimore Sun. February 23, 1986. p. E3. Retrieved March 5, 2023 via Newspapers.com.Open access icon
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