James Lloyd (Maryland)
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James Lloyd was an American
politician.
Born at Farley (now Fairlee
) near Chestertown, Maryland
, Lloyd pursued classical studies and studied law, was admitted to the bar, and commenced practice. He was commissioned second lieutenant in the Kent County
militia in 1776 and served during the American Revolutionary War
. He was also a general in the War of 1812
. Famously in this war he freed that then captive Francis Scott Key
from Fort McHenry
Lloyd was elected as a Federalist to the United States Senate to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of John Henry
and served from December 8, 1797 until December 1, 1800, when he resigned. During is term as senator, he was the guiding light in the creation of the Sedition Act of 1798, part of the notorious Alien and Sedition Acts
. He engaged in the practice of law afterwards. James Lloyd died at Ratclift Manor, near Easton, Maryland
, and is interred at Clover, the estate of his daughter, in Queen Anne's County, Maryland
.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
politician.
Born at Farley (now Fairlee
Fairlee, Maryland
Fairlee, Maryland is an unincorporated community in Kent County, Maryland, United States.-References:...
) near Chestertown, Maryland
Chestertown, Maryland
Chestertown is a town in Kent County, Maryland, United States. The population was 4,746 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Kent County. The ZIP code is 21620 and the area codes are 410 and 443...
, Lloyd pursued classical studies and studied law, was admitted to the bar, and commenced practice. He was commissioned second lieutenant in the Kent County
Kent County, Maryland
Kent County is a county located in the U.S. state of Maryland, on its Eastern Shore. It was named for the county of Kent in England. Its county seat is Chestertown. In 2010, the county population was 20,197...
militia in 1776 and served during the American Revolutionary War
American Revolutionary War
The American Revolutionary War , the American War of Independence, or simply the Revolutionary War, began as a war between the Kingdom of Great Britain and thirteen British colonies in North America, and ended in a global war between several European great powers.The war was the result of the...
. He was also a general in the War of 1812
War of 1812
The War of 1812 was a military conflict fought between the forces of the United States of America and those of the British Empire. The Americans declared war in 1812 for several reasons, including trade restrictions because of Britain's ongoing war with France, impressment of American merchant...
. Famously in this war he freed that then captive Francis Scott Key
Francis Scott Key
Francis Scott Key was an American lawyer, author, and amateur poet, from Georgetown, who wrote the lyrics to the United States' national anthem, "The Star-Spangled Banner".-Life:...
from Fort McHenry
Fort McHenry
Fort McHenry, in Baltimore, Maryland, is a star-shaped fort best known for its role in the War of 1812, when it successfully defended Baltimore Harbor from an attack by the British navy in Chesapeake Bay...
Lloyd was elected as a Federalist to the United States Senate to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of John Henry
John Henry (senator)
John Henry was the eighth Governor of Maryland and member of the United States Senate. He was born near Vienna in Dorchester County, Maryland....
and served from December 8, 1797 until December 1, 1800, when he resigned. During is term as senator, he was the guiding light in the creation of the Sedition Act of 1798, part of the notorious Alien and Sedition Acts
Alien and Sedition Acts
The Alien and Sedition Acts were four bills passed in 1798 by the Federalists in the 5th United States Congress in the aftermath of the French Revolution's reign of terror and during an undeclared naval war with France, later known as the Quasi-War. They were signed into law by President John Adams...
. He engaged in the practice of law afterwards. James Lloyd died at Ratclift Manor, near Easton, Maryland
Easton, Maryland
Easton, founded 1710, is a town within the Easton District of Talbot County, Maryland, United States. The population was 11,708 at the 2000 census, and 14,677 according to current July 2008 census estimates. It is the county seat of Talbot County. The primary ZIP Code is 21601, and the...
, and is interred at Clover, the estate of his daughter, in Queen Anne's County, Maryland
Queen Anne's County, Maryland
Queen Anne's County is a county located on the Eastern Shore of the U.S. state of Maryland.As of 2010, the population was 47,798. Its county seat and most populous municipality is Centreville. The census-designated place of Stevensville is the county's most populous place...
.