Daniel Maynadier Henry

Daniel Maynadier Henry (February 19, 1823 โ€“ August 31, 1899) was an American politician.

Daniel Maynadier Henry
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Maryland's 1st district
In office
March 4, 1877 โ€“ March 3, 1881
Preceded byPhilip Francis Thomas
Succeeded byGeorge Washington Covington
Personal details
Born(1823-02-19)February 19, 1823
Cambridge, Maryland, U.S.
DiedAugust 31, 1899(1899-08-31) (aged 76)
Cambridge, Maryland, U.S.
Resting placeChrist Protestant Episcopal Church Cemetery
Political partyDemocratic
ChildrenWinder Laird Henry
RelativesHenry Lloyd (nephew)
Alma materSt. John's College

Early life

Henry was born near Cambridge, Maryland, and attended Cambridge Academy and St. John's College of Annapolis, Maryland. He studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1844, and practiced in Cambridge.

Career

Henry began his political career as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates in 1846, and again later in 1849. He also served in the Maryland State Senate in 1869. In 1876, Henry was elected as a Democrat to the Forty-fifth, and in 1878 to the Forty-sixth Congresses, serving from March 4, 1877, to March 3, 1881. During the forty-sixth congress, he served as chairman of the Committee on Accounts.

After his tenure in Congress, Henry continued the practice of law until his death.

Personal life

He was the uncle of Maryland Governor Henry Lloyd.[1]

Death

Henry died in Cambridge. He is interred in Christ Protestant Episcopal Church Cemetery.

References

  1. Frank F. White, Jr. (1970), "Biography of Henry Lloyd", The Governors of Maryland 1777-1970, Annapolis: The Hall of Records Commission, pp. 207โ€“209, OCLC 144620, retrieved May 30, 2011


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