Henry M. Ridgely
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"Henry Ridgely" redirects here. For the Maryland settler, see Henry Ridgley. For the judge, see Henry du Pont Ridgely.
"Senator Ridgely" redirects here. For the Maryland State Senate member, see Charles Carnan Ridgely.
Henry Moore Ridgely (August 6, 1779 – August 6, 1847) was an American lawyer and politician from Dover, in Kent County, Delaware. He was a member of the Federalist Party, and later the Democratic Party, who served as U.S. Representative from Delaware and as U.S. Senator from Delaware.
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Quick Facts United States Senator from Delaware, Preceded by ...
Henry M. Ridgely | |
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United States Senator from Delaware | |
In office January 12, 1827 – March 3, 1829 | |
Preceded by | Daniel Rodney |
Succeeded by | John M. Clayton |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Delaware's First At-large district | |
In office March 4, 1811 – March 3, 1815 | |
Preceded by | Nicholas Van Dyke |
Succeeded by | Thomas Clayton |
Member of the Delaware House of Representatives | |
In office 1808–1811 1816–1828 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1779-08-06)August 6, 1779 Dover, Delaware |
Died | August 6, 1847(1847-08-06) (aged 68) Dover, Delaware |
Political party | Federalist Party, Jacksonian |
Spouse(s) | Sally Banning Sarah Ann Comegys |
Residence(s) | Dover, Delaware |
Alma mater | Dickinson College |
Profession | Lawyer |
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