D. Hopper Emory

Daniel Hopper Emory (February 14, 1841 – February 27, 1916), better known as D. Hopper Emory, was an American politician. He served as a member of the Maryland Senate, representing Baltimore County, from 1896 to 1900.

D. Hopper Emory
Emory in 1914 publication
Member of Maryland Senate
In office
1896–1900
Preceded byJohn Hubner
Succeeded byJohn Hubner
Personal details
Born
Daniel Hopper Emory

(1841-02-14)February 14, 1841
Centreville, Maryland, U.S.
DiedFebruary 27, 1916(1916-02-27) (aged 75)
Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Resting placeGreen Mount Cemetery
Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Spouse
Julia May Ridgely
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(m. 1879)​
Children6, including Julia Ridgely

Early life

Daniel Hopper Emory was born on February 14, 1841, in Centreville, Maryland, to Frances A. (née Wilby) and D. C. H. Emory. His father was a judge of the Baltimore County Circuit Court. The family moved to Baltimore County in 1842. Emory attended Dalrymple's Academy or Newton Academy, Rugby Institute and Mount Washington. He was tutored by Dr. Edwin Arnold. He studied law with his father. He was admitted to the bar in 1866.[1][2][3]

Career

Emory practiced law in Baltimore County.[1] Emory was a Republican. He was a candidate for judge in 1888.[2] He served as commissioner of chancery of the Baltimore County Court for fifteen years. He served as a member of the Maryland Senate, representing Baltimore County, from 1896 to 1900.[1][3][4]

Emory served as director and secretary of the board of the Female House of Refuge. He was board of governor of the Oratorio Society.[2]

Personal life

Emory married Julia May Ridgely on November 13, 1879. He had three sons and three daughters, including Frank W., Charles Ridgely, Sara S., Julia Ridgely and Elizabeth O.[3] His daughter Julia Ridgely was a suffragist.[5]

Emory was a member of St. John's Methodist Episcopal Church in Lutherville.[3] Emory died on February 27, 1916, at his home at 17 East 22nd Street in Baltimore. He was buried at Green Mount Cemetery in Baltimore.[1][3]

References
  1. "D. Hopper Emory". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. February 4, 2008. Retrieved December 4, 2022.
  2. Distinguished Men of Baltimore and of Maryland. Baltimore American. 1914. p. 47. Retrieved December 4, 2022 – via Archive.org.
  3. "D. Hopper Emory Dead". The Baltimore Sun. February 28, 1916. p. 3. Retrieved December 4, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.open access
  4. "Historical List, Senate, Baltimore County (1838-1966)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. October 26, 1999. Retrieved December 4, 2022.
  5. Eisel, Jacy; Donnelly, Meghan (2015). "Biographical Sketch of Julia R. Emory". Part I: Militant Women Suffragists—National Woman’s Party. Alexander Street. Retrieved December 4, 2022.
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