George Graham Vest
American politician (1830–1904) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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George Graham Vest (December 6, 1830 – August 9, 1904) was an American politician. Born in Frankfort, Kentucky, he was known for his skills in oration and debate. Vest, a lawyer as well as a politician, served as a Missouri Congressman, a Confederate Congressman during the Civil War, and finally a U.S. Senator.
Quick Facts United States Senator from Missouri, Preceded by ...
George Vest | |
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United States Senator from Missouri | |
In office March 4, 1879 – March 3, 1903 | |
Preceded by | James Shields |
Succeeded by | William J. Stone |
Confederate States Senator from Missouri | |
In office January 12, 1865 – May 10, 1865 | |
Preceded by | John Bullock Clark |
Succeeded by | Constituency abolished |
Member of the Confederate States House of Representatives from Missouri's 5th district | |
In office February 18, 1862 – January 12, 1865 | |
Preceded by | Constituency established |
Succeeded by | Constituency abolished |
Member of the Missouri House of Representatives | |
In office 1860 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1830-12-06)December 6, 1830 Frankfort, Kentucky, U.S. |
Died | August 9, 1904(1904-08-09) (aged 73) Sweet Springs, Missouri, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Alma mater | Centre College Transylvania University |
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Vest was best known during his lifetime for his "a man's best friend" closing arguments from the trial in which damages were sought for the killing of a dog named Old Drum on October 18, 1869.