David Agnew (January 1, 1822 – September 1, 1888) was an American politician from Maryland.
David Agnew | |
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Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the Frederick County district | |
In office 1865–1866 | |
Preceded by | Joshua Biggs, Upton Buhrman, Thomas Hammond, David Rinehart, Oliver P. Snyder, Charles E. Trail |
Succeeded by | Henry Baker, Upton Buhrman, Thomas Gorsuch, John L. Linthicum, John R. Rouzer, John A. Steiner |
Personal details | |
Born | Emmitsburg, Maryland, U.S. | January 1, 1822
Died | September 1, 1888 near Emmitsburg, Maryland, U.S. | (aged 66)
Resting place | Emmitsburg Presbyterian Church cemetery |
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Biography
editDavid Agnew was born on January 1, 1822, in Emmitsburg, Maryland. He was trained at a young age in tailoring.[1]
Agnew worked in the livery business. He served as justice of the peace, constable and town commissioner.[1] He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Frederick County from 1865 to 1866.[1][2]
Agnew was a member of the Emmitsburg Presbyterian Church.[1] He died of pulmonary consumption on September 1, 1888, at his son-in-law's home near Emmitsburg. He was buried at Emmitsburg Presbyterian Church cemetery.[1][3]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e "Emmitsburg Echoes". The News. September 10, 1888. p. 3. Retrieved March 10, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Historical List, House of Delegates, Frederick County (1790-1974)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. January 4, 2010. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
- ^ "Deaths". Catoctin Clarion. September 20, 1888. p. 2. Retrieved March 10, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.