Jesse Bledsoe
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Jesse Bledsoe (April 6, 1776 – June 25, 1836) was a slave owner[1] and Senator from Kentucky.
Quick Facts United States Senator from Kentucky, Preceded by ...
Jesse Bledsoe | |
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United States Senator from Kentucky | |
In office March 4, 1813 – December 24, 1814 | |
Preceded by | John Pope |
Succeeded by | Isham Talbot |
6th Secretary of State of Kentucky | |
In office September 1, 1808 – July 26, 1812 | |
Governor | Charles Scott |
Preceded by | William C. Greenup |
Succeeded by | Fielding Winlock |
Member of the Kentucky Senate | |
In office 1817–1820 | |
Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives | |
In office 1817 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1776-04-06)April 6, 1776 Culpeper County, Virginia |
Died | June 25, 1836(1836-06-25) (aged 60) Nacogdoches, Texas |
Political party | Democratic-Republican |
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