Archives of Maryland
(Biographical Series)

John F. Dent
MSA SC 3520-12535

Born:  March 20, 18141
Died:  January 8, 1898, buried at All Saints Episcopal Cemetery2
Marriage:  January 14, 1839, married Lillia D. Blakistone (d. July 10, 1884, buried All Saints Episcopal Cemetery)3
Children:  Katharine R. (d. July 15, 1872) John M., Mary L. (d. March 5, 1851), Lillia J, and Frances L.4
Occupation:  Farmer and Lawyer5
Political Affliation:  Democrat6
Maryland Politics:
                    Representative from St. Mary's County to the 1850, 1864, and 1867 Maryland Constitutional Conventions
                    Representative from St. Mary's County to the House of Delegates; 1852, 1854, 1862, 1864
                    Speaker of the House of Delegates; 1854
                    Representative from St. Mary's County to the House of Delegates, Special Sessions; January, 1853 and December, 18617

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