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Elijah Phister

1822 – 1887

American politician

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About Elijah Phister

Lived 1822 – 1887 (aged 64). Elijah Phister was an American politician, lawyer and judge.

Elijah Conner Phister (October 8, 1822 – May 16, 1887) was a United States representative from Kentucky. He was born in Maysville, Kentucky. He attended the Seminary of Rand and Richardson in Maysville and graduated from Augusta College in Augusta, Kentucky, in August 1840. He then studied law in Philadelphia under John Sergeant and at Payne & Waller in Maysville. He was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in 1844.

Political career Phister served two terms as mayor of Maysville in 1847 and 1848. He was a circuit judge 1856–1862 and a member of the Kentucky House of Representatives 1867–1871. He was appointed one of the commissioners to revise the Kentucky statutes in 1872 but declined. Phister was elected as a Democrat to the Forty-sixth and Forty-seventh Congresses (March 4, 1879 – March 3, 1883). After leaving Congress, he resumed the practice of law.

Personal life Phister married Jane A. Paddock (1830–1923) in 1847 and they had five children. He was a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Phister died in Maysville, Kentucky in 1887 and was buried in the City Cemetery.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Augusta College, Augusta College (Kentucky)
Positions held
United States representative, Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives
Also known as
Elijah C. Phister, Elijah Conner Phister

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Elijah Phister?

American politician (1822-1887)

When was Elijah Phister born?

Elijah Phister was born on 8 October 1822 in Maysville.

When did Elijah Phister die?

Elijah Phister died on 16 May 1887 in Maysville.

What was Elijah Phister's occupation?

Elijah Phister was a politician, lawyer and judge.

What nationality was Elijah Phister?

Elijah Phister was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Elijah Phister

· Wikidata: Q1329422

· DBpedia: Elijah Phister

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