Henry D. McHenry
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Henry Davis McHenry was a U.S. Representative
from Kentucky
, son of John Hardin McHenry.
Born in Hartford, Kentucky
, McHenry attended the public schools at Hartford, and was graduated from the law department of Transylvania University
, Lexington, Kentucky
, in 1845.
He was admitted to the bar in 1845 and commenced practice in Hartford.
He served as member of the Kentucky House of Representatives
1851-1853 and 1865-1867.
He served in the Kentucky State Senate 1861-1865.
He served as member of the Democratic National Committee
from 1872 until his death.
McHenry was elected as a Democrat
to the Forty-second Congress (March 4, 1871-March 3, 1873).
He resumed the practice of his profession in Hartford.
He served as delegate to the State constitutional convention in 1890.
He died in Hartford, Kentucky
, December 17, 1890.
He was interred in Oakwood Cemetery.
The town of McHenry, Kentucky
is named in his honor.
United States House of Representatives
The United States House of Representatives is one of the two Houses of the United States Congress, the bicameral legislature which also includes the Senate.The composition and powers of the House are established in Article One of the Constitution...
from Kentucky
Kentucky
The Commonwealth of Kentucky is a state located in the East Central United States of America. As classified by the United States Census Bureau, Kentucky is a Southern state, more specifically in the East South Central region. Kentucky is one of four U.S. states constituted as a commonwealth...
, son of John Hardin McHenry.
Born in Hartford, Kentucky
Hartford, Kentucky
Hartford is a city in Ohio County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 2,571 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Ohio County. It is believed to be named for a deer crossing on the nearby Rough River....
, McHenry attended the public schools at Hartford, and was graduated from the law department of Transylvania University
Transylvania University
Transylvania University is a private, undergraduate liberal arts college in Lexington, Kentucky, United States, affiliated with the Christian Church . The school was founded in 1780. It offers 38 majors, and pre-professional degrees in engineering and accounting...
, Lexington, Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky
Lexington is the second-largest city in Kentucky and the 63rd largest in the US. Known as the "Thoroughbred City" and the "Horse Capital of the World", it is located in the heart of Kentucky's Bluegrass region...
, in 1845.
He was admitted to the bar in 1845 and commenced practice in Hartford.
He served as member of the Kentucky House of Representatives
Kentucky House of Representatives
The Kentucky House of Representatives is the lower house of the Kentucky General Assembly. It is composed of 100 Representatives elected from single-member districts throughout the Commonwealth. Not more than two counties can be joined to form a House district, except when necessary to preserve...
1851-1853 and 1865-1867.
He served in the Kentucky State Senate 1861-1865.
He served as member of the Democratic National Committee
Democratic National Committee
The Democratic National Committee is the principal organization governing the United States Democratic Party on a day to day basis. While it is responsible for overseeing the process of writing a platform every four years, the DNC's central focus is on campaign and political activity in support...
from 1872 until his death.
McHenry was elected as a Democrat
Democratic Party (United States)
The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous...
to the Forty-second Congress (March 4, 1871-March 3, 1873).
He resumed the practice of his profession in Hartford.
He served as delegate to the State constitutional convention in 1890.
He died in Hartford, Kentucky
Hartford, Kentucky
Hartford is a city in Ohio County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 2,571 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Ohio County. It is believed to be named for a deer crossing on the nearby Rough River....
, December 17, 1890.
He was interred in Oakwood Cemetery.
The town of McHenry, Kentucky
McHenry, Kentucky
McHenry is a city in Ohio County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 417 at the 2000 census. Originally called Hamelton, the town was renamed in 1874 to honor Congressman Colonel Henry D...
is named in his honor.