Herman Stump


Herman Stump was an American politician. He is most notable for his service in the Maryland Senate and as a member of the United States House of Representatives.

Early life

Stump was born on Oakington Farm in Harford County, Maryland, the son of John Wilson Stump and Sarah Stump. He was educated by private tutors and attended Delaware College. Stump studied law with his cousin Henry W. Archer, was admitted to the bar in 1856, and commenced practice in Bel Air.

Start of career

He became a noted trial attorney, and was notable for his representation of several female defendants in murder cases. 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.
In 1888, Stump was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. He served in the 51st and 52nd Congresses. 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. He died at Waverly on January 9, 1917 and was interred in St. Mary's Cemetery in Emmorton, Maryland.

Family

In 1903, Stump married Mary Fernandez de Velasco of New York City. They had no children.

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