E. Clay Timanus
35th Mayor of Baltimore
In office
May 31st, 1904 – May 21st, 1907
Preceded byRobert McLane
Succeeded byJ. Barry Mahool
Personal details
Born1863 (1863)
DiedNovember 16, 1923 (aged 60)
Political partyRepublican

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

  1. ^ a b c d Coyle, Wilbur F. "E. Clay Timanus (1863-1923)". Archives of Maryland (Biographical Series). Retrieved 9 June 2016.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ Leonard, Kevin (March 7, 2018). "Strange and notorious tales from Laurel's past". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved 2023-03-03.
  4. ^ Nettles, Deane. "Rock Mill/Timanus Grist Mill Dam". Cotton Mills of the Jones Falls. Baltimore Industry Tours. Retrieved 10 June 2016.
  5. ^ "E. Clay Timanus Dies". Evening Star. November 16, 1923. p. 20. ISSN 2331-9968. Retrieved 2023-03-03.
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