Joseph Kent (January 14, 1779 - November 24, 1837), a Whig, was a United States Senator from Maryland, serving from 1833 until his death in 1837. He also served in the House of Representatives, serving the second district of Maryland from 1811-1815 and again from 1819-1826, and as Governor of Maryland from 1826-1829. Wikipedia
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