Background
Lynham, John Marmaduke was born on February 19, 1908 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Edgar Hardwick and Mera Elsie (Marmaduke) Lynham.
Lynham, John Marmaduke was born on February 19, 1908 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Edgar Hardwick and Mera Elsie (Marmaduke) Lynham.
Bachelor of Science in Government, American University, 1935. Juris Doctor, George Washington University, 1931. Master of Laws, George Washington University, 1932.
Partner, Minor, Gatley & Drury, Washington, 1939-1951; partner, Drury, Lynham & Powell, Washington, 1951-1969; vice president, trust officer, Nova Scotia&T Bank, Washington, 1969-1981; consultant, Nova Scotia&T Bank, Washington, from 1981; of counsel, Ross, Marsh & Foster, Washington, from 1981.
Board managers Chevy Chase Village, 1963-1973, vice chairman, 1965-1973. Trustee National Ballet Society, 1969-1972, National University, 1947-1954, Travel Related Services Landon School, 1966-1974, chairman board directors, 1967-1974. Board directors Gunston Hall School, 1941-1946.
Served to Commander United States Naval Reserve, 1941-1945. Fellow American Bar Foundation. Member American Bar Association, American Judicature Society, Institute Judicial Administration, District of Columbia Bar Association, Maryland Bar Association Clubs: Chevy Chase (governor 1949-1955, 59-65, president 1955).
Metropolitan (governor 1968-1973, president 1973), Lawyers (president 1981), Barristers (president 1960) (Washington).
Married Adele Randolph Pugh, May 22, 1947. Children: Adele Lynham Brey, John M. Junior, Mary Lynham Anderson, Gale Lynham Davis.