Francis Brengle (November 26, 1807 – December 10, 1846) was an American politician from Maryland.

Francis Brengle
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Maryland's 2nd district
In office
1844–1845
Preceded byJames Alfred Pearce
Succeeded byThomas Johns Perry
Member of the Maryland House of Delegates
from the Frederick County district
In office
1836–1836
Preceded byRobert Annan, Daniel Duvall, Isaac Shriver, William Willis
Succeeded byDaniel S. Biser, Ezra Cramer, George W. Ent, John W. Geyer
In office
1834–1834
Preceded byJoseph M. Palmer, David Schley, John Sifford, Abdiel Unkefer
Succeeded byRobert Annan, Daniel Duvall, Isaac Shriver, William Willis
Personal details
Born(1807-11-26)November 26, 1807
Frederick, Maryland, U.S.
DiedDecember 10, 1846(1846-12-10) (aged 39)
Frederick, Maryland, U.S.
Resting placeMount Olivet Cemetery
Political partyWhig
Occupation
  • Politician
  • lawyer

Early life

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Francis Brengle was born on November 26, 1807, in Frederick, Maryland. He studied law and was admitted to the bar.[1]

Career

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Brengle 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

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Brengle died in Frederick on December 10, 1846. He was interred in Mount Olivet Cemetery.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Brengle, Francis". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved 2024-03-03.
  2. ^ "Historical List, House of Delegates, Frederick County (1790-1974)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. 2010-01-04. Retrieved 2024-03-03.
  3. ^ "Archives of Maryland Historical List United States Representatives". Maryland State Archives.
U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Maryland's 2nd congressional district

1844–1845
Succeeded by