Daniel Maynadier Henry

Daniel Maynadier Henry (February 19, 1823 – August 31, 1899) was an American politician.

Daniel Maynadier Henry
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Maryland's 1st district
In office March 4, 1877 – March 3, 1881
Preceded by	Philip Francis Thomas
Succeeded by	George Washington Covington
Personal details
Born	(1823-02-19)February 19, 1823 Cambridge, Maryland, U.S.
Died	August 31, 1899(1899-08-31) (aged 76) Cambridge, Maryland, U.S.
Resting place	Christ Protestant Episcopal Church Cemetery
Political party	Democratic
Children	Winder Laird Henry
Relatives	Henry Lloyd (nephew)
Alma mater	St. John's College

Early life

Henry was born near Cambridge, Maryland, and attended Cambridge Academy and St. John's College of Annapolis, Maryland. He studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1844, and practiced in Cambridge.

Career

Henry began his political career as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates in 1846, and again later in 1849. He also served in the Maryland State Senate in 1869. In 1876, Henry was elected as a Democrat to the Forty-fifth, and in 1878 to the Forty-sixth Congresses, serving from March 4, 1877, to March 3, 1881. During the forty-sixth congress, he served as chairman of the Committee on Accounts.

After his tenure in Congress, Henry continued the practice of law until his death.

Personal life

He was the uncle of Maryland Governor Henry Lloyd.

Death

Henry died in Cambridge. He is interred in Christ Protestant Episcopal Church Cemetery.

References

• United States Congress. "Daniel Maynadier Henry (id: H000504)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.