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George S. Shanklin

1807 – 1883

American politician

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About George S. Shanklin

Lived 1807 – 1883 (aged 75). George S. Shanklin was an American politician and lawyer.

George Sea Shanklin (December 23, 1807 – April 1, 1883) was a U.S. Representative from Kentucky.

Born in Jessamine County, Kentucky, Shanklin attended a private school at Nicholasville, Kentucky. He studied law. He was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in Nicholasville. He served as member of the State house of representatives in 1838 and 1844. He was appointed Commonwealth attorney in 1854. He was again a member of the State house of representatives, and served from August 1861 to August 1865.

Shanklin was elected as a Democrat to the Thirty-ninth Congress (March 4, 1865 – March 3, 1867). Although the congressional term began in March, the Congress did not convene until December of that year. During this time, Shanklin participated in the 1865 session of the Kentucky General Assembly.

He retired to his farm in Jessamine County, where he died April 1, 1883. He was interred at Lexington Cemetery.

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Positions held
United States representative, Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives
Also known as
George Sea Shanklin

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People whose lives overlapped George S. Shanklin's

Frequently asked questions

Who was George S. Shanklin?

American politician (1807-1883)

When was George S. Shanklin born?

George S. Shanklin was born on 23 December 1807 in Jessamine County.

When did George S. Shanklin die?

George S. Shanklin died on 1 April 1883.

What was George S. Shanklin's occupation?

George S. Shanklin was a politician and lawyer.

What nationality was George S. Shanklin?

George S. Shanklin was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: George S. Shanklin

· Wikidata: Q773306

· DBpedia: George S. Shanklin

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