John Prentiss Poe
John Prentiss Poe | |
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Poe in 1909 newspaper | |
| Attorney General of Maryland | |
| In office 1891–1895 | |
| Governor | Elihu Emory Jackson Frank Brown |
| Preceded by | William Pinkney Whyte |
| Succeeded by | Harry M. Clabaugh |
| Member of the Maryland Senate from the 2nd district | |
| In office 1890–1891 | |
| Preceded by | C. Ridgely Goodwin |
| Succeeded by | James P. Gorter |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 22, 1836 Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
| Died | October 14, 1909 (aged 73) Baltimore County, Maryland, U.S. |
| Resting place | Green Mount Cemetery Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Anne Johnson Hough (m. 1863) |
| Relations | Edgar Allan Poe (cousin) |
| Children | 9, including Edgar A., Johnny, Art and Gresham |
| Education | Mount St. Mary's University |
| Alma mater | College of New Jersey (AB) |
| Profession | Law Dean of University of Maryland School of Law |
John Prentiss Poe (August 22, 1836 – October 14, 1909) was Attorney General of the State of Maryland from 1891 to 1895. He also served in the Maryland Senate from 1890 to 1891.