U.S. Senator. Moving to Cloverport, Kentucky, in 1816, he engaged in mercantile pursuits, was justice of the peace, (1823-33), studied law, was admitted to the bar and practiced law in the Breckenridge County, (1833-43). Relocating to Texas, in 1843, he continued the practice of law and engaged in agricultural pursuits. He was a member of the Texas State House of Representatives, (1851-52) a member of the Texas State Senate, (1855-56) and served as the 11th Lieutenant Governor of Texas, (1869-70). Upon the readmission of Texas to representation, he was elected as a Republican to the United States Senate, serving (1870-75). After his Senate term, he retired to his farm until his death at age 82.
U.S. Senator. Moving to Cloverport, Kentucky, in 1816, he engaged in mercantile pursuits, was justice of the peace, (1823-33), studied law, was admitted to the bar and practiced law in the Breckenridge County, (1833-43). Relocating to Texas, in 1843, he continued the practice of law and engaged in agricultural pursuits. He was a member of the Texas State House of Representatives, (1851-52) a member of the Texas State Senate, (1855-56) and served as the 11th Lieutenant Governor of Texas, (1869-70). Upon the readmission of Texas to representation, he was elected as a Republican to the United States Senate, serving (1870-75). After his Senate term, he retired to his farm until his death at age 82.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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