George Washington Triplett
Confederate Army officer and American politician
About George Washington Triplett
Lived 1809 – 1894 (aged 85). George Washington Triplett was an American judge, politician and lawyer.
George Washington Triplett (February 18, 1809 – June 25, 1894) was a Confederate politician who served in the Confederate States Congress during the American Civil War. Prior to the war, he served in the Kentucky House of Representatives and the Kentucky Senate.
Early life George Washington Triplett was born on February 18, 1809, in Franklin County, Kentucky. He attended local county schools.
Career In 1827, Triplett taught school in Scott County and continued for six years.
Personal life Triplett married Amelia A. Head of Scott County on October 18, 1827. He had six sons and five daughters, Robert S., Joseph F., John H., George W. Jr., Willie, Daniel, Mary, Sallie, Margaret, Amelia and Octavia. He moved to Owensboro on October 30, 1833. After returning home from the war in 1865, he found his house burned and property destroyed.
Triplett died on June 25, 1894, in Owensboro. He was buried at Rosehill Elmwood Cemetery.
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Confederate Army officer and American politician
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George Washington Triplett was born on 18 February 1809 in Franklin County.
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George Washington Triplett died on 25 June 1894.
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George Washington Triplett was a judge, politician and lawyer.
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