Herman Stump

Herman Stump Jr. (August 8, 1837 – January 9, 1917) was an American politician and lawyer. He is most notable for his service in the Maryland Senate and as a member of the United States House of Representatives.

Early life Herman Stump Jr. was born on Oakington Farm in Harford County, Maryland, the son of Sarah (née Biays) and John Wilson Stump. His cousin was judge Frederick Stump. He was educated by private tutors and attended Delaware College. Stump attended Delaware College and studied law with his cousin Henry W. Archer, was admitted to the bar on November 11, 1856, and commenced practice in Bel Air.

Career He became a noted trial attorney, and was notable for his representation of several female defendants in murder cases, including the murder cases of William Scott Ketchum and Nicholas McComas. He also became active in the Maryland Militia, and attained the rank of colonel. Stump purchased a Bel Air plantation called "Waverly", where he farmed and raised livestock.

Political career Stump was elected to the Maryland State Senate in 1878 and served until 1880. He served as chairman of the state Democratic convention in 1879, and was the Senate's President pro tempore in 1880. He was defeated in the 1881 state senate election by Edward M. Allen.

In 1888, Stump was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. He served in the 51st and 52nd Congresses (March 4, 1889 - March 3, 1893). He was not a candidate for re-nomination in 1892.

After the completion of his last term in Congress, Stump was appointed U.S. Superintendent of Immigration by President Grover Cleveland and served from April 8, 1893, to July 16, 1897.

Later life Stump practiced law in Bel Air until retiring in 1902, after which he continued to reside at Waverly.

Personal life In 1903, Stump married Mary Fernandez de Velasco (1853-1944) of New York City. They had no children. He was a member of the Episcopal Church.

Stump died at Waverly on January 9, 1917, and was interred in St. Mary's Cemetery in Emmorton, Maryland.