He was adopted as a child by his stepfather , Millard Tydings , who also was a Maryland Senator .
Tydings was born in Asheville , North Carolina , but attended the public schools of Aberdeen , Maryland .
Tydings was adopted as a child by Tydings ' stepfather , Millard Tydings , who also was Maryland Maryland Senator .
Tydings was born in Asheville , North Carolina , but attended the public schools of Aberdeen , Maryland .