Hopkins L. Turney
American politician (1797–1857) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Hopkins Lacy Turney (October 3, 1797 – August 1, 1857) was a Democratic U.S. Representative and United States Senator from Tennessee.
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Hopkins Lacy Turney | |
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United States Senator from Tennessee | |
In office March 4, 1845 – March 3, 1851 | |
Preceded by | Ephraim H. Foster |
Succeeded by | James C. Jones |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Tennessee's 5th district | |
In office March 4, 1837 – March 3, 1843 | |
Preceded by | John B. Forester |
Succeeded by | George W. Jones |
Member of the Tennessee House of Representatives | |
In office 1828 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1797-10-03)October 3, 1797 Smith County, Tennessee, U.S. |
Died | August 1, 1857(1857-08-01) (aged 59) Winchester, Tennessee, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Profession | Politician, Lawyer |
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