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John Henderson (Maryland politician)

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John Henderson
Member of the Maryland House of Delegates
from the Cecil County district
In office
1835–1836
Preceded byBennett F. Bussey, Joseph Harlan, Lambert D. Nowland, William C. Scott
Succeeded byJohn W. Comegys, John Evans, Charles W. Parker, Johnson Simpers
Personal details
BornIreland
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseRebecca A. Groves
Children12

John Henderson was an American politician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Cecil County from 1835 to 1836.

Early life

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John Henderson was born and grew up in Ireland. He emigrated to the United States and moved to Baltimore, Maryland.[1]

Career

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Henderson served in the War of 1812 and received the rank of captain.[1] He moved to Elkton, Maryland, and then moved elsewhere in Cecil County.[1]

Henderson was a Democrat.[1] He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Cecil County from 1835 to 1836.[2]

Personal life

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Henderson married and had four children, including John S., Rebecca and Ann. He married Rebecca A. Groves. They had eight children, Gustavus, Alice J., Nora, Susan, Emily, Benjamina, Martha and William C.[1] His son William C. was a farmer and owned a country store in Appleton.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f Portrait and Biographical Record of Harford and Cecil Counties, Maryland. 1897. pp. 383–384. Retrieved October 18, 2023 – via Archive.org.Open access icon
  2. ^ "Historical List, House of Delegates, Cecil County (1790-1974)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. February 1, 2000. Retrieved October 18, 2023.