John_Dennis_(1771–1806)

John Dennis (1771–1806)

John Dennis (1771–1806)

American politician

John Dennis (December 17, 1771 – August 17, 1806) was a Representative from Maryland.

Quick Facts Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Maryland's 8th district, Preceded by ...

Dennis was born at his family home, Beverly, in Pocomoke City in the Province of Maryland, on December 17, 1771. He completed preparatory studies at Washington Academy, attended Yale College; studied law; was admitted to the bar in 1793 and commenced practice in Somerset County, Maryland. He later served two terms in the Maryland House of Delegates, before being elected as a Federalist to the United States House of Representatives, where he served from March 4, 1797 to March 3, 1805.[1] During that time, Dennis was one of the House managers appointed in 1798 to conduct the impeachment proceedings against Senator William Blount of Tennessee.[1][2]

He was the father of John Dennis (1807–1859) and uncle of Littleton Purnell Dennis.[1]

Dennis died in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he was interred in Christ Church Burial Ground.[1]

References

  1. [1]
    "Bioguide Search". bioguide.congress.gov. Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved July 6, 2023.
  2. [2]
    "List of Individuals Impeached by the House of Representatives | US House of Representatives: History, Art & Archives". history.house.gov. United States House of Representatives: History, Art, & Archives. Retrieved July 6, 2023.


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