Andrew Kessler (politician)

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Andrew Kessler
Member of the Maryland House of Delegates
from the Frederick County district
In office
1860–1861
Preceded byStephen R. Bowlus, Oliver P. Harding, Ulysses Hobbs, John A. Koons, Jacob Root, John B. Thomas
Succeeded byJoshua Biggs, Hiram Buhrman, James M. Coale, Thomas Hammond, Henry R. Harris, Thomas Johnson
Personal details
Died(1896-11-07)November 7, 1896
Frederick, Maryland, U.S.
Children7
Occupation
  • Politician
  • farmer

Andrew Kessler (died November 7, 1896) was an American politician from Maryland.

Career[edit]

Kessler served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Frederick County from 1860 to 1861.[1][2]

Kessler owned two farms near Jefferson.[1][3]

Personal life[edit]

Kessler had four sons and three daughters. His sons were Edward, Thomas, John and William. Towards the end of his life, he lived with his son in Jefferson.[3]

Kessler died of heart failure while walking in Frederick on November 7, 1896, aged about 85.[1]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c "Death of a Member of the Legislature of 1860". The Baltimore Sun. November 9, 1896. p. 7. Retrieved April 27, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.Open access icon
  2. ^ "Historical List, House of Delegates, Frederick County (1790-1974)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. March 20, 2024. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
  3. ^ a b "Sudden Death in the Street". The News. November 7, 1896. p. 5. Retrieved April 27, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.Open access icon