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Election of first African American Sheriff in St. Mary’s County

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Election of first African American Sheriff in St. Mary’s County

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Joseph Lee Somerville was elected as St. Mary’s County’s first African American sheriff; the 6th in the country. Sheriff Somerville served two terms before retiring.

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County: St. Mary's County
Themes: African American People and Culture, Civic Ideas and Action
Timeframes: 1970’s
Audience: College, General Public, High School, Middle School, Teacher

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Type of Entry: Timeline
County: St. Mary's County
Themes: African American People and Culture, Civic Ideas and Action
Timeframes: 1970’s
Audience: College, General Public, High School, Middle School, Teacher

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