Samuel K. Dennis

For his son, the judge and state politician, see Samuel K. Dennis Jr.

Samuel K. Dennis
Member of the Maryland Senate
In office 1888–1890
Preceded by	John W. Henry
Succeeded by	John Walter Smith
Member of the Maryland House of Delegates
In office 1878–1880
In office 1870–1872
Personal details
Born	Samuel King Dennis
Died	May 12, 1892 (aged 52) Beverly, Pocomoke City, Maryland, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Sally Handry Crisfield
Children	Samuel K. Dennis Jr.
Relatives	George R. Dennis (half-brother) James U. Dennis (half-brother)

Samuel King Dennis (died May 12, 1892) was an American politician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Worcester County, from 1870 to 1872 and 1878 to 1880. He served as a member of the Maryland Senate from 1888 to 1890.

Early life

Samuel King Dennis was born to John Upshur Dennis.[1] His half-brothers, George R. Dennis and James U. Dennis both served in the Maryland Senate and Maryland House of Delegates.[1][2] His sister married Congressman Henry Page.[3]

Career

Dennis was a Democrat. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Worcester County, for two terms, from 1870 to 1872 and 1878 to 1880. Dennis served as a member of the Maryland Senate, representing Worcester County, from 1888 to 1890.[4]

Personal life

Dennis married Sally Handy Crisfield, daughter of John W. Crisfield. His son, Samuel K. Dennis Jr., was a lawyer and served in the Maryland House of Delegates.[1]

Dennis was an active member of the Presbyterian church. He died on May 12, 1892, at the age of 52, at his home at Beverly in Pocomoke City, Maryland.[1][2]

References

1. Clayton Colman Hall, ed. (1912). Baltimore: Its History and Its People, Volume II – Biography. Lewis Historical Publishing Company. pp. 250–252. Retrieved December 13, 2022.
2. "Maryland Items". Smyrna Times. May 18, 1892. p. 2. Retrieved December 13, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
3. "A Worcester County Citizen Dying". The Evening Journal. May 3, 1892. p. 2. Retrieved December 13, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
4. "Historical List, Senate, Worcester County (1838-1966)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. June 27, 2008. Retrieved December 13, 2022.