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Francis Brengle

Francis Brengle

American politician (1807–1846)

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

Quick Facts Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Maryland's 2nd district, Preceded by ...

Early life

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

Career

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

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

References

  1. [1]
    "Brengle, Francis". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved 2024-03-03.
  2. [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. [3]
    "Archives of Maryland Historical List United States Representatives". Maryland State Archives.
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