Littleton Purnell Dennis
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For the Maryland Court of Appeals judge, see Littleton Dennis Jr.
Littleton Purnell Dennis (July 21, 1786 – April 14, 1834) was an American politician who served in the United States House of Representatives, Maryland House of Delegates, Maryland State Senate, and in the Maryland Executive Council.
Quick Facts Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Maryland's 1st district, Preceded by ...
Littleton Purnell Dennis | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Maryland's 1st district | |
In office March 3, 1833 – April 14, 1834 | |
Preceded by | Daniel Jenifer |
Succeeded by | John Nevett Steele |
Member of the Maryland Senate | |
In office 1827–1833 | |
Member of the Maryland House of Delegates | |
In office 1819–1821 | |
In office 1815–1816 | |
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Born | (1786-07-21)July 21, 1786
July 21, 1786 – April 14, 1834 "Beverly" in Pocomoke City, Worcester County, Maryland |
Died | April 14, 1834(1834-04-14) (aged 47) Washington, D.C. |
Resting place | Congressional Cemetery, Washington, D.C. |
Political party | Anti-Jacksonian Whig (after 1833) |
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Education | Yale College |
Occupation | Lawyer, politician |
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