Summary
George Sea Shanklin (December 23, 1807 – April 1, 1883) was a U.S. Representative from Kentucky.
George S. Shanklin | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Kentucky's 7th district | |
| In office March 4, 1865 – March 3, 1867 | |
| Preceded by | Brutus J. Clay |
| Succeeded by | James B. Beck |
| Personal details | |
| Born | George Sea Shanklin December 23, 1807 Jessamine County, Kentucky |
| Died | April 1, 1883 (aged 75) Jessamine County, Kentucky |
| Resting place | Lexington Cemetery Lexington, Kentucky |
| Political party | Democratic |
Born in Jessamine County, Kentucky, Shanklin attended a private school at Nicholasville, Kentucky. He studied law. He was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in Nicholasville. He served as member of the State house of representatives in 1838 and 1844. He was appointed Commonwealth attorney in 1854. He was again a member of the State house of representatives, and served from 1861 to 1865.
Shanklin was elected as a Democrat to the Thirty-ninth Congress (March 4, 1865 – March 3, 1867). He retired to his farm in Jessamine County, where he died April 1, 1883. He was interred at Lexington Cemetery.
References edit
- United States Congress. "George S. Shanklin (id: S000283)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
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