Frederick H. Leffler
American politician and newspaperman (died 1953)
Frederick H. Leffler (died April 3, 1953) was an American politician and newspaperman from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Cecil County in 1914, 1918 and from 1931 to 1933. He was the owner, manager and editor of the Cecil Democrat from 1930 to 1946.
Early life
Frederick H. Leffler was born to Letitia and William Leffler. He grew up in Elkton, Maryland. Leffler first worked as a printer's apprentice as a boy.
Career
Leffler worked as a printer for Cecil Whig. In 1900, Leffler transferred to the Cecil Democrat. In 1930, he became the owner, manager and editor of the Cecil Democrat. In 1946, Leffler sold Cecil Democrat to Harry Cleaves of the Cleaves Printing Company.
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