Female members of this family married Chief Justice Roger Taney and Senator George Pendleton.
Female members of this family married Chief Justice Roger Taney and Senator George Pendleton. A member of this family prosecuted Benjamin Lundy for saying D.C. lacked "mercy" for black people, and also prosecuted Richard Lawrence for trying to kill Andrew Jackson. Another member of this family was killed by Daniel Sickles, who successfully first used the temporary insanity defense in his trial. The most famous member of this family wrote a text that matched the rhythm of the song "To Anacreon in Heaven." That member of this family was negotiating prisoner release when he was detained on a British ship and forced to watch the shelling of Fort McHenry. For 10 points, name this family, whose members include the author of "The Star-Spangled Banner," Francis Scott.
Female members of this family married Chief Justice Roger Taney and Senator George Pendleton.
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