Willis B. Machen
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Willis Benson Machen (April 10, 1810 – September 29, 1893) was a Democratic U.S. Senator from Kentucky.
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Willis B. Machen | |
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United States Senator from Kentucky | |
In office September 27, 1872 – March 3, 1873 | |
Preceded by | Garrett Davis |
Succeeded by | Thomas C. McCreery |
Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives | |
In office 1856–1860 | |
Member of the Kentucky Senate | |
In office 1854 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1810-04-10)April 10, 1810 Caldwell County, Kentucky, US |
Died | September 29, 1893(1893-09-29) (aged 83) Hopkinsville, Kentucky, US |
Resting place | Riverview Cemetery |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouses | Margaret Aurelia Lyon
(m. 1835; died 1852)Eliza N. Dobbins
(m. 1852; died 1859)Victoria Theresa Mims
(m. 1859) |
Relations | Son-in-law of Chittenden Lyon Grandfather of Zelda Fitzgerald Father-in-law of Anthony D. Sayre |
Children | at least 17 |
Residence | Mineral Mount |
Alma mater | Cumberland College |
Occupation | Farmer, Iron worker |
Profession | Lawyer |
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