Omar D. Crothers

For his son, the American politician and lawyer, see Omar D. Crothers Jr.

Omar D. Crothers (died August 3, 1946) was an American politician and lawyer from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland Senate, representing Cecil County from 1910 to 1914 and from 1918 to 1922.

Omar D. Crothers
Member of the Maryland Senate from the Cecil County district
In office 1918–1922
Preceded by	Frank E. Williams
Succeeded by	Harry A. Cantwell
In office 1910–1914
Preceded by	Joseph I. France
Succeeded by	Frank E. Williams
Personal details
Died	August 3, 1946 (aged 66) Elkton, Maryland, U.S.
Resting place	West Nottingham Cemetery Colora, Maryland, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Reba Miller
Children	2, including Omar D. Jr.
Relatives	Austin L. Crothers (uncle) Charles C. Crothers (uncle)
Alma mater	Delaware College
Occupation	Politician lawyer

Early life

Omar D. Crothers was born to Alpheus R. Crothers. Governor Austin L. Crothers and Charles C. Crothers were his uncles. Both uncles raised him after his father died in 1902.^[1][2][3] Crothers attended West Nottingham Academy and graduated from Delaware College.^[2] He was admitted to the bar in 1901.^[4]

Career

Crothers was a lawyer.^[5] He was a member of the Maryland Senate, representing Cecil County, from 1910 to 1914 and from 1918 to 1922.^[6] He served fourteen years on the State Accidents Commission. He also served on the State Roads Commission.^[3]

Personal life

Crothers married Reba Miller of Elkton, daughter of Samuel Miller. They had two sons, Omar D. Jr. and Austin L.^[2][3] Crothers bought a home on East Main Street in Elkton in 1911.^[7]

Crothers died of a heart attack on August 3, 1946, at the age of 66, at his law office in Elkton. He was buried at West Nottingham Cemetery in Colora.^[3][5]