File:Councilwoman Nellie Roby-Goodloe Byron.jpg

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Summary

Maryland 6th District Congressman Goodloe E. Byron greets Brunswick City Council member Nellie G. Roby. The photo might have been taken at a campaign event.

Byron ran unsuccessfully for Congress in 1968 before election in 1970 to the first of four terms. He died suddenly while jogging on the C&O Towpath in October, 1978. He was only 49 years old. His wife Beverly succeeded him and served 6 terms until her defeat in the primary by Tom Hattery in 1992.

Karen Cornelius: Byron also was involved with the startup of the yearly run (race) on the Appalachian Trail/Canal Towpath from the Gathland State Park area to Georgetown.

(Photo courtesy of John Roby Morsberger)

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current17:24, 10 August 2024Thumbnail for version as of 17:24, 10 August 2024304 × 316 (18 KB)Pwenner (talk | contribs)Maryland 6th District Congressman Goodloe E. Byron greets Brunswick City Council member Nellie G. Roby. The photo might have been taken at a campaign event. Byron ran unsuccessfully for Congress in 1968 before election in 1970 to the first of four terms. He died suddenly while jogging on the C&O Towpath in October, 1978. He was only 49 years old. His wife Beverly succeeded him and served 6 terms until her defeat in the primary by Tom Hattery in 1992. Karen Cornelius: Byron also was involved...

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