Charles County—GEORGE T. C. GRAY.

George T. C. Gray was born in Charles county, in May,
1855. He was educated in the public schools of his
county, and afterward engaged in the vocations of farm-
ing and merchandising. At present he is one of the most
extensive tobacco growers in his county, and conducts a
large store in connection with his farm. Up to 1890 Mr.
Gray was a Democrat, but took no active part in politics.
At that time, however, lie became an active-worker in-the
Republican ranks. He was subsequently appointed post-
master at Nanjernoy. In 1891 he was a candidate for the
position of County Commissioner, but was defeated. In
1895, Mr. Gray was again nominated on the Commis-
sioners' ticket, was elected and chosen president of the
Board of County Commissioners for Charles county.
Upon his election as State Senator Mr. Gray resigned his
position as Commissioner. In 1882, Mr. Gray married
his cousin, Miss Matilda Gray.

Dorchester County.—WILLIAM F. APPLEGARTH.

William F. Applegarth is a son of the late John B.
Applegarth. He was born near Golden Hill, and is about
56 years of age. Mr. Applegarth was -educated at 'St.
Charles College, and has a classical education and superior
business qualifications. After returning from college he
taught school in the county for about fifteen years, and
was a most competent and successful educator. He takes
a great interest in public school affairs. He has been
engaged in mercantile business for a long number of
years. He has always been a Democrat and has stuck to
his party steadfastly under any and all circumstances.
He was elected to the House of Delegates of 1894. At
the earnest solicitation of his friends, he accepted the
nomination this year for State Senator and was elected
by a very flattering majority. He is a director in the
Dorchester National Bank, and is probably the wealthiest
man in the county. He married a daughter of Thomas
H. Keene.

Frederick County—FRANK C. NORWOOD.

Frank C. Norwood is a lawyer practicing at the Fred-
erick county bar. Mr. Norwood is a native of Frederick
county, where his ancestors 'have lived for more than a
century; his birthplace is the village of Liberty. His