Summary
John Truman Stoddert (October 1, 1790 – July 19, 1870) was an American politician from Maryland.
John Truman Stoddert | |
|---|---|
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Maryland's 8th district | |
| In office March 4, 1833 – March 3, 1835 | |
| Preceded by | John S. Spence |
| Succeeded by | Seat abolished |
| Member of Maryland House of Delegates | |
| In office 1815–1816, 1820 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 1, 1790 Nanjemoy, Maryland, U.S. |
| Died | July 19, 1870 (aged 79) Charles County, Maryland, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Elizabeth Gwynn (m. 1815) |
| Children | 2 |
| Relatives | William Smallwood (great uncle) |
| Alma mater | Princeton College |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance |  USA |
| Rank | Major |
| Battles/wars | War of 1812 |
Early life edit
John Truman Stoddert was born at Smith Point in Nanjemoy, Maryland, on October 1, 1790.[1][2][3] He was the son of William Truman Stoddert and Sally Massey.[3][citation needed] He graduated from Princeton College in 1810.[1] He studied law at Litchfield Law School and Annapolis with Judge Alexander C. Magruder. He was admitted to the Bar, and entered into practice in Charles County, Maryland.[1][2][3]
Career edit
Stoddert served as a major in the War of 1812 and as aide-de-camp under Philip Stuart.[2]
From 1815 to 1816 and in 1820, he served in the Maryland House of Delegates. He also served as a senate elector from Charles County in 1826.[3] From March 4, 1833, to March 3, 1835, he represented the eighth district of Maryland in the United States House of Representatives, as a Jacksononian Democrat.[1][2] He was a member of the Maryland Constitutional Convention of 1867.[2][3]
After his departure from Congress, he engaged in agricultural practices until his death.[1] He was a slave owner.[3]
Personal life edit
Stoddert married Elizabeth Gwynn on May 23, 1815, in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. Together, they had two daughters, Mary and Elizabeth.[3]
He was the great nephew of William Smallwood.[3]
Later life and death edit
Stoddert moved to Baltimore. He died on July 19, 1870, at his family estate, Wicomico House, at West Hatton Estate in Charles County, while visiting.[1][2] He was buried at Wicomico House.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b c d e f g "Stoddert, John Truman (1790-1870)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved 2021-10-13.
- ^ a b c d e f "Death of Hon. John T. Stoddert". The Baltimore Sun. 1870-07-21. Retrieved 2021-10-13 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "John Truman Stoddert (1790-1870)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. 2015-12-17. Retrieved 2021-10-13.
- United States Congress. "John Truman Stoddert (id: S000944)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.