Anthony Kennedy (Maryland politician) facts for kids
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Anthony Kennedy
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| United States Senator from Maryland |
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| In office March 4, 1857 – March 3, 1863 |
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| Preceded by | Thomas Pratt |
| Succeeded by | Reverdy Johnson |
| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from Baltimore City | |
| In office January 2, 1856 – March 4, 1857 |
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| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Jefferson County | |
| In office December 6, 1841 – December 5, 1842 Serving with John Moler
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| Preceded by | George B. Stephenson |
| Succeeded by | William C. Worthington |
| In office December 2, 1839 – December 1, 1840 Serving with William C. Worthington
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| Preceded by | George Reynolds |
| Succeeded by | George B. Stephenson |
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| Born | December 21, 1810 Baltimore, Maryland, US |
| Died | July 31, 1892 (aged 81) Annapolis, Maryland, US |
| Political party | Whig, Know Nothing |
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Sarah Stephena Dandridge
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| Relations | John P. Kennedy (brother) |
| Children | 3 |
Anthony Kennedy (born December 21, 1810 – died July 31, 1892) was an important American politician. He served as a U.S. Senator for Maryland from 1857 to 1863. He was also the brother of John P. Kennedy, who became the United States Secretary of the Navy.
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Early Life and Education
Anthony Kennedy was born in Baltimore, Maryland. His father, John Kennedy, was a merchant, which means he bought and sold goods. His mother was Anne Clayton Kennedy.
In 1821, when Anthony was 11 years old, his parents sent him to Jefferson Academy in Charles Town, Virginia (which is now in West Virginia). This is where he went to school.
Political Career
After finishing his studies, Anthony Kennedy studied law. He also worked in farming. His political journey began in Virginia.
Serving in Virginia
From 1839 to 1843, Kennedy was a member of the Virginia House of Delegates. This was like being a state representative, helping to make laws for Virginia. For ten years, he also worked as a magistrate, which is a type of judge, in Jefferson County, Virginia.
In 1844, he tried to become a member of the U.S. Congress as a candidate for the Whig Party, but he did not win. Later, in 1850, President Millard Fillmore offered him a job as a consul in Havana, Cuba. A consul is like a diplomat who represents their country in another country. However, Kennedy decided not to take this job.
Serving in Maryland
In 1851, Anthony Kennedy moved back to Baltimore, Maryland. He continued his political work there. In 1856, he was elected to the Maryland House of Delegates, serving as a state representative for Maryland.
The next year, in 1857, Kennedy was elected to the United States Senate. He was chosen by the American Party, a political party at the time. He served as a U.S. Senator until 1863.
After his time in the Senate, Kennedy was a delegate at a special meeting in 1867. This meeting was held to write a new constitution for the state of Maryland. After this, he stopped being actively involved in politics.
Personal Life
In 1832, Anthony Kennedy married Sarah Stephena Dandridge. They lived on his farm near Ellicott City, Maryland. They had three children together:
- Stephen Dandridge Kennedy (1834–1914)
- Philip Pendleton Kennedy, who sadly died when he was young.
- Agnes Spottiswoode Kennedy (1838–1907)
Anthony Kennedy passed away in Annapolis, Maryland on July 31, 1892. He was buried in Greenmount Cemetery in Baltimore, Maryland.
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