John Charles Linthicum

Biography

John Charles Linthicum represented Maryland's Third District in the U.S. House from 1911 until his death in 1932, earning a reputation for pragmatic stewardship of federal resources and for linking Baltimore’s harbor development with the needs of rural Eastern Shore communities.

A devoted constituent servant, he returned each recess to listen to voters, counsel local leaders, and support educational and charitable institutions, leaving a legacy of steady leadership and belief in cooperation across party lines.