Henry P. Mann (1858 – March 30, 1925) was an American politician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Baltimore County, from 1900 to 1901.

Henry P. Mann
Caricature of Mann in 1916 publication
Member of the Maryland House of Delegates
from the Baltimore County district
In office
1900–1901
Personal details
Born1858 (1858)
Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
DiedMarch 30, 1925(1925-03-30) (aged 66–67)
Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Resting placeOaklawn Cemetery
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse
Helen E. Chester
(died 1914)
Children9
EducationKnapp's Institute
OccupationPolitician

Early life edit

Henry P. Mann was born in 1858 in Baltimore.[1][2] In 1867, Mann moved with his family to Orangeville.[2] He was educated in public schools and Knapp's Institute.[2]

Career edit

Mann was a Democrat. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Baltimore County, from 1900 to 1901.[3] He then worked as chief of the fire alarm system in Baltimore County.[2] Mann was elected county commissioner in 1903.[1] He served five consecutive terms and served as president of the board for six years.[2]

Mann was appointed as appraiser in the office of the Baltimore register of wills by mayor Howard W. Jackson.[1] He ran a grain and feed business in Orangeville for 25 years.[2]

Personal life edit

Mann married Helen E. Chester. Mann had nine children, George S., Henry B., John M., Walter T., F. Talbott, Mary, Edith, Ruth and Myrtle. His wife died in 1914.[2] Mann lived at 22 Hamilton Avenue in Baltimore.[1]

Mann died on March 30, 1925, at his home in Baltimore. He was buried at Oaklawn Cemetery.[1][2]

References edit

  1. ^ a b c d e "Henry P. Mann Rites Are Set For Thursday". The Evening Sun. March 31, 1925. p. 9. Retrieved March 26, 2023 – via Newspapers.com. 
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h "Henry P. Mann Dies; Ill Three Months". The Baltimore Sun. March 31, 1925. p. 28. Retrieved March 26, 2023 – via Newspapers.com. 
  3. ^ "Historical List, House of Delegates, Baltimore County (1790-1966)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. May 24, 2012. Retrieved March 26, 2023.

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