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William Worth Dickerson

1851 – 1923

American politician

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Lived 1851 – 1923 (aged 71). William Worth Dickerson was an American politician and lawyer.

William Worth Dickerson (November 29, 1851 – January 31, 1923) was a U.S. Representative from Kentucky.

Born in Sherman, Kentucky, Dickerson attended the public schools and the private academy of New Mexico Lloyd in Crittenden, Kentucky. He studied law. He was admitted to the bar in 1872 and commenced practice in Williamstown, Kentucky. He served as prosecuting attorney of Grant County 1872–1876. He served as a member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from 1885 to 1887, representing Grant County. He served as a member of the Kentucky Senate from 1887 to 1890, representing the 26th district, which comprised Bracken, Grant, and Pendleton Counties.

Dickerson was elected as a Democrat to the Fifty-first Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of John G. Carlisle. He was reelected to the Fifty-second Congress and served from June 21, 1890, to March 3, 1893. He was an unsuccessful candidate for renomination in 1892. He resumed the practice of law in Williamstown, Kentucky. He moved to Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1902 and continued the practice of his profession until his death January 31, 1923. His remains were cremated and the ashes interred in the City Cemetery, Williamstown, Kentucky.

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United States representative, Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives, Member of the State Senate of Kentucky

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Frequently asked questions

Who was William Worth Dickerson?

American politician (1851-1923)

When was William Worth Dickerson born?

William Worth Dickerson was born on 29 November 1851 in Sherman.

When did William Worth Dickerson die?

William Worth Dickerson died on 31 January 1923 in Cincinnati.

What was William Worth Dickerson's occupation?

William Worth Dickerson was a politician and lawyer.

What nationality was William Worth Dickerson?

William Worth Dickerson was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William Worth Dickerson

· Wikidata: Q2581121

· DBpedia: William W. Dickerson

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