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Brunswick Distinguished CitizenDistinguished Citizen 1980

Jess David Orndorff (1912 – 1997) Brunswick Distinguished CitizenDistinguished Citizen 1980 Spouse: Bessie Virginia Shumaker Father: Daniel David Orndorff Mother: Carrie Valeria Carter Birth: 13 Oct 1912 Death: 20 Jan 1997 Brunswick, Frederick, Maryland, USA Residence: 1920 Brunswick, Frederick, Maryland, USA

Brunswick: 100 Years of Memories (1990) Orndorff, Jess David (1912- ) Honored 1980 A 1931 graduate of BHS, Jess Orndorff in 1937 began work as a security guard at Washington Terminal, a career which lasted 38 years. In 1960 he was elected to the Town Council, and two years later became Mayor pro tem. In 1966 he was elected Mayor of Brunswick, a position he held for 18 years. In all, Jess gave 24 years to local government. He filled the office of chief town executive with tireless effort and outstanding ability. He now serves on the Liquor License Commission.

Find A Grave: Birth 13 Oct 1912 Death 20 Jan 1997 (aged 84) Burial Old Brownsville Church of the Brethren Cemetery Brownsville, Washington County, Maryland, USA