Francis Brengle (November 26, 1807 – December 10, 1846) was an American politician from Maryland.
Francis Brengle | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Maryland's 2nd district | |
| In office 1844–1845 | |
| Preceded by | James Alfred Pearce |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Johns Perry |
| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the Frederick County district | |
| In office 1836–1836 | |
| Preceded by | Robert Annan, Daniel Duvall, Isaac Shriver, William Willis |
| Succeeded by | Daniel S. Biser, Ezra Cramer, George W. Ent, John W. Geyer |
| In office 1834–1834 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph M. Palmer, David Schley, John Sifford, Abdiel Unkefer |
| Succeeded by | Robert Annan, Daniel Duvall, Isaac Shriver, William Willis |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 26, 1807 Frederick, Maryland, U.S. |
| Died | December 10, 1846 (aged 39) Frederick, Maryland, U.S. |
| Resting place | Mount Olivet Cemetery |
| Political party | Whig |
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Early life
editFrancis Brengle was born on November 26, 1807, in Frederick, Maryland. He studied law and was admitted to the bar.[1]
Career
editBrengle commenced practicing law in Frederick. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates in 1834 and 1836.[1][2] He was elected as a Whig to the Twenty-eighth Congress for Maryland's 2nd congressional district (then comprising Allegany, Frederick and Washington Counties) on February 14, 1844. He served a brief term, losing his seat to Democrat Thomas Johns Perry on October 1, 1845.[1][3]
Personal life
editBrengle died in Frederick on December 10, 1846. He was interred in Mount Olivet Cemetery.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d "Brengle, Francis". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved 2024-03-03.
- ^ "Historical List, House of Delegates, Frederick County (1790-1974)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. 2010-01-04. Retrieved 2024-03-03.
- ^ "Archives of Maryland Historical List United States Representatives". Maryland State Archives.
- United States Congress. "Francis Brengle (id: B000797)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
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