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Brunswick Mayor:

Jess David Orndorff Jess David Orndorff (1912 - 1997), Mayor 1966 to 1984, Distinguished Citizen 1980 Born: October 13, 1912; Died: January 20, 1997

Spouce:  Bessie Orndorff 

Brunswick, 100 Years of Memories (1990) A 1931 graduate of BHS, Jess Orndorff in 1937 began work as a security guard at Washing 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: Jess D. Orndorff Birth: Oct. 13, 1912 Death: Jan. 20, 1997

Mayor of Brunswick, Maryland from 1966 - 1984

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Spouse:
 Bessie Virginia Shumaker Orndorff (1915 - 2002)

Burial: Old Brownsville Church of the Brethren Cemetery Brownsville Washington County Maryland, USA

1920 United States Federal Census Name: Jesse D Orndorff Age: 7 Birth Year: abt 1913 Birthplace: Maryland Home in 1920: Brunswick, Frederick, Maryland Street: 3rd Avenue Residence Date: 1920 Race: White Gender: Male Relation to Head of House: Son Marital Status: Single Father's name: Daniel W Orndorff Father's Birthplace: Virginia Mother's name: Carry V Orndorff Mother's Birthplace: Maryland Able to Speak English: Yes Attended School: Yes

Household Members: Name Age Daniel W Orndorff 42 Carry V Orndorff 33 Jesse D Orndorff 7 Mary E Orndorff 5 Lawerance Orndorff 3

1940 United States Federal Census Name: Jess Orndorff Respondent: Yes Age: 27 Estimated birth year: abt 1913 Gender: Male Race: White Birthplace: Maryland Marital Status: Married Relation to Head of House: Head Home in 1940: Brunswick, Frederick, Maryland

Street: N Maryland Avenue House Number: 13 Farm: No Inferred Residence in 1935: Brunswick, Frederick, Maryland Residence in 1935: Same House Sheet Number: 17B Number of Household in Order of Visitation: 370 Occupation: Patrolman House Owned or Rented: Rented Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: 18 Attended School or College: No Highest Grade Completed: High School, 4th year Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 48 Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in private work Weeks Worked in 1939: 52 Income: 1100 Income Other Sources: No

Household Members: Name Age Jess Orndorff 27 Bessie Orndorff 24

U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947 Name: Jess David Orndorff Race: White Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head) Birth Place: Brunswick Frederick, Maryland, USA Birth Date: 13 Oct 1912 Residence: Brunswick, Frederick, Maryland, USA Registration Date: 1940 Occupation: Washington Terminal R R Weight: 220 Complexion: Ruddy Eye Color: Gray Hair Color: Black Height: 6 2 Next of Kin: Bessie Virginia Orndorff Household Members: Name Relationship Jess David Orndorff Self (Head)

U.S. Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1 Name: Jess D Orndorff Birth Date: 13 Oct 1912 Phone Number: 834-8321 Address: 1 Concord Dr, Brunswick, MD, 21716-1444 (1992)