About John H. McElfresh
Lived 1796 – 1841 (aged 45). John H. McElfresh was an American lawyer, physician and politician.
John Hammond McElfresh (May 27, 1796 – August 4, 1841) was an American politician from Maryland.
Early life John Hammond McElfresh was born on May 27, 1796, near New Market, Frederick County, Maryland, to Ariana (née Hammond) and Henry McElfresh. He attended Frederick College. He studied medicine under Dr. L. T. Hammond of Anne Arundel County. He graduated from the University of Maryland School of Medicine in 1817 with a Doctor of Medicine. He later studied law under John Nelson and was admitted to the bar in 1825.
Career After graduating as a physician, McElfresh practiced medicine in Frederick until 1822. In 1820, he was selected as register of Frederick and as trustee of the Frederick Academy. After being admitted to the bar, he practiced law. While delegate, he fought for a law to abolish imprisonment for debt.
McElfresh died on August 4, 1841, at the home of his father near New Market.
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American politician (1796–1841)
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John H. McElfresh was born on 27 May 1796.
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John H. McElfresh died on 4 August 1841.
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John H. McElfresh was a lawyer, physician and politician.
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