Reuben T. Durrett
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Reuben Thomas Durrett (January 22, 1824 – September 16, 1913) was a lawyer, jurist, linguist, poet, editor, journalist, history writer, and Kentucky bibliographer.[1][2][3] In 1871, Durrett founded the failed The Public Library of Kentucky.[4][5][6] In 1884, Durrett founded the Filson Club, now the Filson Historical Society.
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Born | Reuben Thomas Durrett (1824-01-22)January 22, 1824 Henry County, Kentucky, U.S. |
Died | September 16, 1913(1913-09-16) (aged 89) Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. |
Resting place | Cave Hill Cemetery Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. |
Nationality | American |
Other names | Col. Reuben T. Durrett |
Education | Georgetown College Brown University University of Louisville |
Occupation | Lawyer |
Known for | founder of the Louisville Public Library Main organizer of Filson Historical Society |
Spouse |
Elizabeth Humphreys Bates
(m. 1852) |
Children | 4 |
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