Daniel Jenifer

U.S. Congressperson

1791 – 1855

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Who was Daniel Jenifer?

Daniel Jenifer was an American lawyer and statesman from Charles County, Maryland. He was also the Brother of Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer. He graduated from Charlotte Hall Military Academy. He represented Maryland's 1st Congressional district in the U.S. Congress in 1831–1833 and the 7th district from 1835–1841. From 1841–1845 he served as U.S. Minister to the Austrian Empire.

His uncle, Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer, was a signer of the United States Constitution. His family home was known as Retreat and is located in Port Tobacco, Maryland.

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Born
Apr 15, 1791
Maryland
Education
  • Charlotte Hall Military Academy
Died
Dec 18, 1855

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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