Frederick Sasscer, Jr.
| Frederick Sasscer, Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 4, 1856[1] |
| Died | November 1929[2] |
| Occupation | attorney, journalist, educator[1] |
Frederick Sasscer, Jr. was an attorney, a journalist and an educator from Upper Marlboro, Maryland.[1]
Sasscer's family has lived in Upper Marlboro since the 1760s.[3] His parents were Dr. Frederick Sasscer and Rosalie Ghiselin.[1][2]
Sasscer was educated at St. John's College in Annapolis.[1] After his graduation, he was principal of the Marlboro Academy and went on to study law.[1] He was admitted to the bar and in 1882 he began his career as a journalist as editor of the Prince George's Enquirer and the Enquirer Gazette.[1]
In 1902, Sasscer returned to education as superintendent of the Prince George's County Public Schools, a post he held until 1914.[1]
Sasscer remained active as a journalist throughout this time, until his death in 1929.[1]
Personal life
In June of 1893, Sasscer married Lucy Claggett, daughter of Robert and Emily Claggett. [2] They had three children, Lucy, Robert and Harold.[2]
Legacy
The Sasscer Administration Building, is the headquarters of Prince George's County Public Schools and was named for him.
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 "Frederick Sasscer". The Prince George's Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame, Prince George's County, Inc. Retrieved 27 January 2013.
- 1 2 3 4 Doliante, Sharon J. (1998). Maryland and Virginia Colonials. Clearfield Co. p. 927. ISBN 978-0806312934.
- ↑ Valentine, Daniel (11 June 2009). "Former delegate was witness to county's transformation". Prince George's Gazette. Retrieved 27 January 2013.