Aloysius Leo Knott
American lawyer (1829-1918)
Aloysius Leo Knott (May 12, 1829 – April 18, 1918) was an American politician, lawyer and educator from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Baltimore's 2nd District in 1867 and from 1900 to 1901.
Early life
Aloysius Leo Knott was born on May 12, 1829, near New Market in Frederick County, Maryland, to Elizabeth Sprigg (née Sweeney) and Edward Knott. His father was a farmer and planter and served in the War of 1812. He was descended from James Knott, an early settler of Charles County. He was also descended from Virginia governor Edward Digges and his father, Dudley Digges. Knott studied at St. John's Literary Institute in Frederick for a year. His family moved to Baltimore and Knott then attended St. Mary's College.
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