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William P. Kimball

1857 – 1926

American politician

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About William P. Kimball

Lived 1857 – 1926 (aged 68). William P. Kimball was an American politician and lawyer.

William Preston Kimball (November 4, 1857 – February 24, 1926) was a U.S. Representative from Kentucky.

Born near East Hickman, Kentucky (now part of Lexington), Kimball attended public and private schools before attending Transylvania University to study law. He served as a member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from 1883 to 1884. He then served as City clerk from 1889 to 1890. He was admitted to the bar in 1891 and commenced practice in Lexington. He served as City attorney of Lexington from October 1891 to January 1, 1901. He then served as prosecuting attorney of Fayette County from January 1, 1901, to March 4, 1907, when he resigned, having been elected to Congress.

Kimball was elected as a Democrat to the Sixtieth Congress as a representative from Kentucky's 7th congressional district. He ran again in 1908, but lost the nomination to J. Campbell Cantrill. He resumed practicing law in Lexington.

He died in Lexington, Kentucky on February 24, 1926. He was interred in Lexington Cemetery.

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Important facts

Birth century
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Education
Transylvania University
Positions held
United States representative, Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives

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Frequently asked questions

Who was William P. Kimball?

American politician (1857-1926)

When was William P. Kimball born?

William P. Kimball was born on 4 November 1857 in Lexington.

When did William P. Kimball die?

William P. Kimball died on 24 February 1926 in Lexington.

What was William P. Kimball's occupation?

William P. Kimball was a politician and lawyer.

What nationality was William P. Kimball?

William P. Kimball was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William P. Kimball

· Wikidata: Q1604267

· DBpedia: William P. Kimball

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