Background
Lloyd, James was born in 1745 in “Farley” near Chestertown, Maryland, United States.
politician United States senator
Lloyd, James was born in 1745 in “Farley” near Chestertown, Maryland, United States.
He pursued classical studies and studied law, was admitted to the bar, and commenced practice.
Lloyd as born at Farley (now Fairlee) near Chestertown, Maryland. He was commissioned second lieutenant in the Kent County militia in 1776 and served during the American Revolutionary War. He was a general in the War of 1812 and he freed captive Francis Scott Key from Fort McHenry.
Lloyd was elected as a Federalist to the United States Senate to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of John Henry and served from December 8, 1797 until December 1, 1800, when he resigned.
On June 27, 1798, Lloyd introduced the Sedition Acting of 1798, a part of the Alien and Sedition Acts. He engaged in the practice of law afterwards.
Member United States Senate (Democrat) from Maryland.