Patrick Magruder
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives and 2nd Librarian of Congress / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Patrick Magruder (1768 – December 24, 1819[1]) was an American lawyer, politician, and librarian who served as a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Maryland’s 3rd congressional District from March 4, 1805, to March 3, 1807, and as the 2nd Librarian of the United States Congress, from December 26, 1807, to January 18, 1815.
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Patrick Magruder | |
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2nd Librarian of Congress | |
In office December 26, 1807 – January 18, 1815 | |
President | Thomas Jefferson James Madison |
Preceded by | John J. Beckley |
Succeeded by | George Watterston |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Maryland's 3rd district | |
In office March 4, 1805 – March 3, 1807 | |
Preceded by | Thomas Plater |
Succeeded by | Philip B. Key |
Personal details | |
Born | Patrick Magruder 1768 (1768) Rockville, Maryland |
Died | December 24, 1819(1819-12-24) (aged 50–51) Petersburg, Virginia |
Political party | Democratic-Republican |
Spouse(s) | Sarah Turner, Martha Goodwyn |
Children | Theophilus, Louisa, Edmund, Patrick, Adelina, Napolean |
Alma mater | Princeton University |
Occupation | Lawyer, politician, librarian |
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