David Agnew (Maryland politician)

David Agnew
Member of the Maryland House of Delegates
from the Frederick County district
In office
1865–1866
Preceded byJoshua Biggs, Upton Buhrman, Thomas Hammond, David Rinehart, Oliver P. Snyder, Charles E. Trail
Succeeded byHenry Baker, Upton Buhrman, Thomas Gorsuch, John L. Linthicum, John R. Rouzer, John A. Steiner
Personal details
Born(1822-01-01)January 1, 1822
Emmitsburg, Maryland, U.S.
DiedSeptember 1, 1888(1888-09-01) (aged 66)
near Emmitsburg, Maryland, U.S.
Resting placeEmmitsburg Presbyterian Church cemetery
Occupation
  • Politician
  • tailor

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]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e "Emmitsburg Echoes". The News. September 10, 1888. p. 3. Retrieved March 10, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.Open access icon
  2. ^ "Historical List, House of Delegates, Frederick County (1790-1974)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. January 4, 2010. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
  3. ^ "Deaths". Catoctin Clarion. September 20, 1888. p. 2. Retrieved March 10, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.Open access icon


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