Henry D. Farnandis | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Maryland Senate | |
| In office 1852–1856 | |
| Preceded by | James Moores |
| Succeeded by | Edwin H. Webster |
| Constituency | Harford County |
| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the Harford County district | |
| In office 1849–1849 | |
| In office 1847–1847 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Henry Dorsey Farnandis April 1817 |
| Died | March 8, 1900 (aged 82) near Bel Air, Maryland, U.S. |
| Resting place | Green Mount Cemetery Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Jane Poultney (died) |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | Union College |
| Occupation |
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Henry Dorsey Farnandis (April 1817 – March 8, 1900) was an American politician and lawyer from Maryland. He represented Harford County as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates in 1847 and 1849 and as a member of the Maryland Senate from 1852 to 1856.
Early life
Henry Dorsey Farnandis was born in April 1817 to Mary (née Dorsey) and Walter Farnandis. His father was an importer and dealer in dry goods. He studied at Union College in New York. He studied law under Otho Scott and was admitted to the bar in 1838 or 1839.[1][2][3]
Career
Farnandis started practicing law with Otho Scott as his partner.[3] Farnandis served as counsel of the Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad. He served as director of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal. He was elected as president of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, but declined the position.[1][3]
Farnandis was a Democrat.[3] Farnandis served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County, in 1847 and 1849.[2][4] Farnandis served as a member of the Maryland Senate, representing Harford County, from 1852 to 1856.[5] Farnandis was a member of the state convention of the Maryland Constitution of 1867.[1][2] He served as chairman of the Democratic Executive Committee of Harford County.[3]
Farnandis served as president of the board of trustees of the Bel Air Academy in 1873.[6]
Personal life
Farnandis married Jane Poultney of Baltimore. They had two children, Mrs. Wakeman B. Munnikhuysen and Bessie. His wife died in 1887 or 1888.[1][3]
Farnandis died on March 8, 1900, at his country home "Stockdale" near Bel Air, Maryland.[1][3][7] He was buried at Green Mount Cemetery in Baltimore.[3][7]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Henry D. Farnandis". New-York Tribune. March 9, 1900. p. 4. Retrieved December 20, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- 1 2 3 Preston, Walter W. (1901). History of Harford County Maryland. pp. 219–220, 355, 360. Retrieved December 21, 2022 – via Archive.org.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 "Death of Mr. Farnandis". The Aegis and Intelligencer. March 9, 1900. p. 3. Retrieved December 22, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Historical List, House of Delegates, Harford County (1790-1974)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. April 30, 1999. Retrieved December 21, 2022.
- ↑ "Historical List, Senate, Harford County (1838-1966)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. September 30, 1999. Retrieved December 21, 2022.
- ↑ "Bel Air Academy". The Aegis and Intelligencer. August 8, 1873. p. 2. Retrieved December 23, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- 1 2 "Farnandis". The Baltimore Sun. p. 4. Retrieved December 20, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.