John Henry (Maryland politician)
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For other people with the same name, see John Henry (disambiguation).
"Senator Henry" redirects here. For other uses, see Senator Henry (disambiguation).
John Henry (November 1750 – December 16, 1798) was the eighth Governor of Maryland and member of the United States Senate. He was born at his family's estate (Weston), located near Vienna in Dorchester County.[1]
Quick Facts 8th Governor of Maryland, Preceded by ...
John Henry | |
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8th Governor of Maryland | |
In office November 17, 1797 – November 14, 1798 | |
Preceded by | John H. Stone |
Succeeded by | Benjamin Ogle |
United States Senator from Maryland | |
In office March 4, 1789 – December 10, 1797 | |
Preceded by | Position established |
Succeeded by | James Lloyd |
Personal details | |
Born | November 1750 (1750-11) Dorchester County, Province of Maryland, British America |
Died | December 16, 1798(1798-12-16) (aged 48) Dorchester County, U.S. |
Political party | Federalist Party Democratic-Republican |
Spouse |
Margaret Campbell
(m. 1787; died 1789) |
Children | John Campbell Henry Francis Jenkins Henry |
Alma mater | College of New Jersey |
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