U.S. Congressman. He attended Centre College Kentucky, and taught school in the Woodford and Franklin Counties, He then studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1843, practice law in Owenton, Kentucky, was a member of the Kentucky State Senate, (1857-65) and a member of the Democratic State convention, in 1866. In 1867, he was elected as a Democrat to the Fortieth Congress, serving until 1869. After leaving Congress, he resumed the practice of law until his death at age 68.
U.S. Congressman. He attended Centre College Kentucky, and taught school in the Woodford and Franklin Counties, He then studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1843, practice law in Owenton, Kentucky, was a member of the Kentucky State Senate, (1857-65) and a member of the Democratic State convention, in 1866. In 1867, he was elected as a Democrat to the Fortieth Congress, serving until 1869. After leaving Congress, he resumed the practice of law until his death at age 68.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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