David Agnew (Maryland politician)

David Agnew (January 1, 1822 – September 1, 1888) was an American politician from Maryland.

David Agnew
Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the Frederick County district
In office 1865–1866 Serving with Upton Buhrman, Samuel Keefer, David J. Markey, David Rinehart, Thomas A. Smith
Preceded by	Joshua Biggs, Upton Buhrman, Thomas Hammond, David Rinehart, Oliver P. Snyder, Charles E. Trail
Succeeded by	Henry Baker, Upton Buhrman, Thomas Gorsuch, John L. Linthicum, John R. Rouzer, John A. Steiner
Personal details
Born	(1822-01-01)January 1, 1822 Emmitsburg, Maryland, U.S.
Died	September 1, 1888(1888-09-01) (aged 66) near Emmitsburg, Maryland, U.S.
Resting place	Emmitsburg Presbyterian Church cemetery
Occupation	Politician tailor

Biography

David Agnew was born on January 1, 1822, in Emmitsburg, Maryland. He was trained at a young age in tailoring.^[1]

Agnew worked in the livery business. He served as justice of the peace, constable and town commissioner.^[1] He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Frederick County from 1865 to 1866.^[1][2]

Agnew was a member of the Emmitsburg Presbyterian Church.^[1] He died of pulmonary consumption on September 1, 1888, at his son-in-law's home near Emmitsburg. He was buried at Emmitsburg Presbyterian Church cemetery.^[1][3]