Summary
Joseph Hopkins Peyton (May 20, 1808 – November 11, 1845) was an American politician who represented Tennessee's eighth district in the United States House of Representatives.
Joseph Hopkins Peyton | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Tennessee's 8th district | |
| In office March 4, 1843 – November 11, 1845 | |
| Preceded by | Meredith P. Gentry |
| Succeeded by | Edwin H. Ewing |
| Member of the Tennessee Senate | |
| In office 1840 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 20, 1808 Gallatin, Tennessee |
| Died | November 11, 1845 (aged 37) Gallatin, Tennessee |
| Political party | Whig |
| Spouse | Mary Elizabeth Hatton Peyton |
| Profession | physician politician |
Biography edit
Born on May 20, 1808, in Gallatin, Tennessee, Peyton accomplished preparatory studies and graduated from college in 1837. He studied and practiced medicine. He was the brother of Balie Peyton.[1] He married Mary Elizabeth Hatton in 1841. They had two children before she died in November 1812.[2]
Career edit
Peyton held various local offices and was elected as a member of the Tennessee Senate in 1840. He was elected as a Whig to the Twenty-eighth and Twenty-ninth Congresses. He served from March 4, 1843, until his death on November 11, 1845.[3]
Death edit
Peyton died on November 11, 1845, near Gallatin, Tennessee, and is interred at the family burying ground near Gallatin.[4]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "Joseph Hopkins Peyton". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved 13 March 2013.
- ^ "Joseph Hopkins Peyton". Southwestern Christian Advocate. Retrieved 13 March 2013.
- ^ "Joseph Hopkins Peyton". Govtrack US Congress. Retrieved 13 March 2013.
- ^ "Joseph Hopkins Peyton". The Political Graveyard. Retrieved 13 March 2013.
External links edit
- United States Congress. "Joseph Hopkins Peyton (id: P000283)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.