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John Burton Thompson
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John Burton Thompson (December 14, 1810 – January 7, 1874) was a United States Representative and Senator from Kentucky.
Quick Facts United States Senator from Kentucky, Preceded by ...
John B. Thompson | |
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United States Senator from Kentucky | |
In office March 4, 1853 – March 3, 1859 | |
Preceded by | Joseph R. Underwood |
Succeeded by | Lazarus W. Powell |
15th Lieutenant Governor of Kentucky | |
In office September 2, 1851 – 1853 | |
Governor | Lazarus W. Powell |
Preceded by | John L. Helm |
Succeeded by | James Greene Hardy |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Kentucky's 5th district | |
In office December 7, 1840 – March 3, 1843 March 4, 1847 – March 3, 1851 | |
Preceded by | Simeon H. Anderson Bryan Young |
Succeeded by | James W. Stone |
Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives | |
In office 1835-1837 | |
Member of the Kentucky Senate | |
In office 1829–1833 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1810-12-14)December 14, 1810 Harrodsburg, Kentucky, US |
Died | January 7, 1874(1874-01-07) (aged 63) Harrodsburg, Kentucky, US |
Political party | Whig, Know Nothing |
Relatives | Maria T. Daviess (sister) Philip B. Thompson Jr. (son) |
Profession | Politician, Lawyer |
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