James McHenry

Quick Facts

Full Name	James McHenry
Occupation	Politician
Date Of Birth	Nov 16, 1753(1753-11-16)
Age	271
Date Of Death	May 3, 1816, Baltimore, MD
Birthplace	Ballymena
Country	Northern Ireland
Horoscope	Scorpio

James McHenry Biography

James McHenry is one of the most popular and richest Politician who was born on November 16, 1753 in Ballymena, Northern Ireland. Remembered for his political and medical careers, this Irish-born surgeon tended to American troops during the Revolutionary War and went on to serve in the Maryland House of Delegates.

In the cabinet of President John Adams, McHenry held the position of Secretary of War.

Born in Ballymena, Northern Ireland, he relocated to America at the age of 17. He was married to Peggy Caldwell.

James McHenry Net Worth

James McHenry is one of the richest Politician from Northern Ireland. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, James McHenry 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

During his late teenage years, he received his medical training in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, under Dr. Benjamin Rush.

He served on the wartime staffs of both George Washington and the Marquis de Lafayette.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is James McHenry Dating?

According to our records, James McHenry married to Peggy Caldwell. As of December 1, 2023, James McHenry’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

James Ranked on the list of most popular Politician. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Northern Ireland. James McHenry celebrates birthday on November 16 of every year.

What did James McHenry do at the Constitutional Convention?

At the Constitutional Convention, McHenry represented Maryland and helped to debate, draft and sign the United States Constitution.

How did James McHenry feel about slavery?

But James McHenry candidly wrote in his private notes: “ That the population or increase of slaves in Virginia exceeded their calls for their services ,” and thus a prohibition of the slave trade “would be a monopoly” in Virginia’s “favor.” Under such conditions “Virginia etc would make their own terms for such [slaves] …

Was James McHenry a Federalist or anti federalist?

McHenry returned to his estate near Baltimore and to semiretirement. He remained a loyal Federalist and opposed the War of 1812. He also held the office of president of a Bible society. He died in 1816 at the age of 62, survived by two of his three children.

Did James McHenry support the Great Compromise?

James McHenry was for the Virginia Plan. In fact he even wrote a copy of the Plan(VA) and it still exists today. At first he did not like the Great Compromise but eventually agreed to the Great Compromise.

What was James McHenry known for?

James McHenry (November 16, 1753 – May 3, 1816) was a Scotch-Irish American military surgeon, statesman, and a Founding Father of the United States. McHenry was a signer of the United States Constitution from Maryland, initiated the recommendation for Congress to form the Navy, and was the eponym of Fort McHenry.