Dennis Claude

Dennis Claude ( – December 9, 1863) was a 2-time mayor of Annapolis, Maryland (1828–1837, 1853–1854). He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, in the Maryland Senate and as Treasurer of Maryland. He was the father of 4-time mayor of Annapolis Abram Claude.

Early life Dennis Claude was born around 1782 in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, to Abraham Claude and his first wife. He attended St. John's College in Annapolis and he studied medicine with Dr. Reverdy Ghiselin.

Career Medical career In 1804, Claude was a surgeon's mate in the United States Army. In 1808, he became surgeon of the Regiment of Light Artillery and served in the south and southwest. He was admitted as a member of the Maryland Medical and Chirurgical Society in 1808. He later served as medical attendant and assistant surgeon at Fort Severn from 1819 to 1829. He was a member of the Maryland Senate, representing the western shore, from 1821 to 1825. In 1825, he was presidential elector of the third district. He again served as a member of the Maryland Senate from 1831 to 1836. He was president pro tempore of the senate in 1833. He served as mayor of Annapolis from 1828 to 1837 and from 1853 to 1854.

In 1831, Claude was a senate elector in Annapolis. He was treasurer of the western shore from 1844 to 1852 and Treasurer of Maryland from 1854 to 1860.

Claude died on December 9, 1863, aged 85. He was buried in St. Anne's Cemetery in Annapolis.