US Congressman. He engaged in agricultural pursuits and was involved with Barren County, Kentucky, politics when elected a member of the Kentucky State House of Representatives, serving, (1842-50). After the Civil War, he was elected as a Democrat to the Thirty-ninth Congress, serving (1865-67). Not a candidate for re-nomination, he resumed his agricultural pursuits until his death at age 70.
US Congressman. He engaged in agricultural pursuits and was involved with Barren County, Kentucky, politics when elected a member of the Kentucky State House of Representatives, serving, (1842-50). After the Civil War, he was elected as a Democrat to the Thirty-ninth Congress, serving (1865-67). Not a candidate for re-nomination, he resumed his agricultural pursuits until his death at age 70.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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