About Samuel H. Woodson
Lived 1777 – 1827 (aged 49). Samuel H. Woodson was an American politician and lawyer.
Samuel Hughes Woodson (September 15, 1777 – July 28, 1827) was an American politician who served as a U.S. representative from Kentucky. He was the father of Samuel Hughes Woodson, who served as a U.S. representative from Missouri.
Born near Charlottesville, Virginia, Woodson completed preparatory studies. He studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1802 and commenced practice in Nicholasville, Kentucky. He served as clerk of Jessamine County Circuit Court 1803–1819.
Woodson was elected to the 17th Congress (March 4, 1821 – March 3, 1823). He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1822 to the 18th Congress. He resumed the practice of his profession in Nicholasville. He served as member of the State house of representatives in 1825 and 1826.
Woodson owned slaves.
He died at "Chaumiere," Jessamine County, Kentucky, July 28, 1827. He was interred in the Crocket Burying Ground.
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American politician and lawyer (1777-1827)
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Samuel H. Woodson was born on 15 September 1777 in Charlottesville.
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Samuel H. Woodson died on 28 July 1827 in Jessamine County.
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Samuel H. Woodson was a politician and lawyer.
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