Littleton Purnell Dennis

For the Maryland Court of Appeals judge, see Littleton Dennis Jr.
Littleton Purnell Dennis
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Maryland's 1st district
In office
March 3, 1833 – April 14, 1834
Preceded byDaniel Jenifer
Succeeded byJohn Nevett Steele
Member of the Maryland Senate
In office
1827–1833
Member of the Maryland House of Delegates
In office
1819–1821
In office
1815–1816
Personal details
Born(1786-07-21)July 21, 1786 July 21, 1786 – April 14, 1834
"Beverly" in Pocomoke City, Worcester County, Maryland
DiedApril 14, 1834(1834-04-14) (aged 47)
Washington, D.C.
Resting placeCongressional Cemetery, Washington, D.C.
Political partyAnti-Jacksonian
Whig (after 1833)
Parents
  • Henry Dennis (father)
  • Anne Purnell (mother)
Relatives
EducationYale College
OccupationLawyer, politician

Littleton Purnell Dennis (July 21, 1786 – April 14, 1834) was an American politician who served in the United States House of Representatives, Maryland House of Delegates, Maryland State Senate, and in the Maryland Executive Council.