Archives of Maryland Historical List Treasurers, 1775-

See also Colonial Treasurers 1694-1775

Origins of the office of the Treasurer date to the late seventeenth century. Under crown rule a Treasurer of the Eastern Shore and a Treasurer of the Western Shore were appointed by the Assembly with the approval of Governor and Council. With the return of proprietary rule in 1715, the Governor began to appoint the two treasurers. The dual offices continued under the new State government created by the Constitution of 1776, with treasurers appointed by the House of Delegates.

In 1843 the office of Treasurer of the Eastern Shore was abolished and its duties were assumed by the Treasurer of the Western Shore. The 1851 Constitution created a single office of Treasurer for the entire state. Appointed for a two-year term, the Treasurer was chosen by joint ballot of the two houses of the legislature at each session. In 1922 the term was increased to four years. The Treasurer is appointed by joint ballots of both houses at the first regular session of the legislature in each gubernatorial term of office.

Sources:

Edward C. Papenfuse, et al., Archives of Maryland, Historical List,
new series, Vol. 1. Annapolis, MD: Maryland State Archives, 1990.

Maryland Manual On-Line