U.S. Congressman. Moving to Kentucky, in 1845, he studied law, was admitted to bar and proceeded to practiced law in Allensville. He was a member of the Kentucky State House of Representatives (1851-53) and a member of the Kentucky State Senate, (1853-55). In 1867, he was elected as a Democrat to the Fortieth Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Elijah Hise and reelected to the Forty-first Congress, serving until he resigned in 1870. After leaving Congress, he resumed his legal practice until his death at age 68. His younger brother Edward Golladay, was also a Congressman. Note: his grave headstone marker incorrectly displays his middle name.
U.S. Congressman. Moving to Kentucky, in 1845, he studied law, was admitted to bar and proceeded to practiced law in Allensville. He was a member of the Kentucky State House of Representatives (1851-53) and a member of the Kentucky State Senate, (1853-55). In 1867, he was elected as a Democrat to the Fortieth Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Elijah Hise and reelected to the Forty-first Congress, serving until he resigned in 1870. After leaving Congress, he resumed his legal practice until his death at age 68. His younger brother Edward Golladay, was also a Congressman. Note: his grave headstone marker incorrectly displays his middle name.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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