Henry M. Ridgely

Henry Moore Ridgely (August 6, 1779 – August 6, 1847) was an American lawyer and politician from Dover, in Kent County, Delaware. He was a member of the Federalist Party, and later the Democratic Party, who served as U.S. Representative from Delaware and as U.S. Senator from Delaware.

"Henry Ridgely" redirects here. For the Maryland settler, see Henry Ridgley. For the judge, see Henry du Pont Ridgely.
"Senator Ridgely" redirects here. For the Maryland State Senate member, see Charles Carnan Ridgely.

Henry M. Ridgely
United States Senator
from Delaware
In office
January 12, 1827 – March 3, 1829
Preceded byDaniel Rodney
Succeeded byJohn M. Clayton
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Delaware's First At-large district
In office
March 4, 1811 – March 3, 1815
Preceded byNicholas Van Dyke
Succeeded byThomas Clayton
Member of the Delaware House of Representatives
In office
1808–1811
1816–1828
Personal details
Born(1779-08-06)August 6, 1779
Dover, Delaware
DiedAugust 6, 1847(1847-08-06) (aged 68)
Dover, Delaware
Political partyFederalist Party, Jacksonian
Spouse(s)Sally Banning
Sarah Ann Comegys
Residence(s)Dover, Delaware
Alma materDickinson College
ProfessionLawyer
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