David Agnew (Maryland politician) explained

David Agnew
State Delegate:Maryland
Term Start:1865
Term End:1866
Birth Date:1 January 1822
Birth Place:Emmitsburg, Maryland, U.S.
Death Place:near Emmitsburg, Maryland, U.S.
Resting Place:Emmitsburg Presbyterian Church cemetery

David Agnew (January 1, 1822 – September 1, 1888) was an American politician from Maryland.

Biography

David 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]

Notes and References

  1. News: Emmitsburg Echoes . 1888-09-10 . The News . 3 . . 2024-03-10.
  2. Web site: Historical List, House of Delegates, Frederick County (1790-1974) . Maryland Manual On-Line . . 2010-01-04 . 2024-03-10.
  3. News: Deaths . 1888-09-20 . Catoctin Clarion . 2 . . 2024-03-10.