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Isham Talbot

1773 – 1837

American politician

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About Isham Talbot

Lived 1773 – 1837 (aged 63–64). Isham Talbot was an American politician and lawyer.

Isham Talbot (1773 – September 25, 1837) was a United States Senator from Kentucky.

Born in Bedford County, Virginia, Isham Talbot Jr. moved with his parents, Isham and Elizabeth (Davis) Talbot, to Harrodsburg, Kentucky in about 1784. He was admitted to the bar, and began his legal practice in Versailles, Kentucky. He moved to Frankfort, Kentucky, where he also was a lawyer.

Talbot served in the Kentucky Senate from 1812 to 1815. He was then elected as a Democratic Republican to the United States Senate to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Senator Jesse Bledsoe, and served from February 2, 1815, to March 3, 1819. The second time he was elected to the United States Senate was to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of William Logan, and served from October 19, 1820, to March 3, 1825. He then resumed his law practice and died on his plantation near Frankfort.

Isham Talbot was interred in the State Cemetery in Frankfort.

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Important facts

Born
1773, Bedford County
Birth century
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Positions held
United States senator, Member of the State Senate of Kentucky
Also known as
Isham Talbot, U.S. Senator

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Isham Talbot?

American politician (1773–1837)

When was Isham Talbot born?

Isham Talbot was born in 1773 in Bedford County.

When did Isham Talbot die?

Isham Talbot died on 25 September 1837 in Frankfort.

What was Isham Talbot's occupation?

Isham Talbot was a politician and lawyer.

What nationality was Isham Talbot?

Isham Talbot was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Isham Talbot

· Wikidata: Q1673872

· DBpedia: Isham Talbot

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