He became a noted trial attorney, and was notable for his representation of several female defendants in murder cases, including the murder cases of William Scott Ketchum and Nicholas McComas.[2][5] He also became active in the Maryland Militia, and attained the rank of colonel.[2] Stump purchased a Bel Air plantation called "Waverly", where he farmed and raised livestock.[2]
Political career
Stump was elected to the Maryland State Senate in 1878 and served until 1880.[2][4] He served as chairman of the state Democratic convention in 1879, and was the Senate's President pro tempore in 1880.[2] He was defeated in the 1881 state senate election by Edward M. Allen.[4]
In 1888, Stump was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives.[2] He served in the 51st and 52nd Congresses (March 4, 1889 - March 3, 1893).[2] He was not a candidate for re-nomination in 1892.[2]
Stump practiced law in Bel Air until retiring in 1902, after which he continued to reside at Waverly.[2]
Personal life
In 1903, Stump married Mary Fernandez de Velasco (1853-1944) of New York City.[2][4] They had no children.[citation needed] He was a member of the Episcopal Church.[5]
Stump died at Waverly on January 9, 1917, and was interred in St. Mary's Cemetery in Emmorton, Maryland.[4][6][2]
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