US Senator. He attended Greeneville College for two years, studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1841 and commenced to practice law in Greeneville, Tennessee. He was a judge of the First Circuit Court of Tennessee (1854-63), plus engaged in manufacturing. Upon the readmission of the State of Tennessee to representation on July 24, 1866, he was elected as a Democrat to the United States Senate, serving until 1869. Not a candidate for reelection, he engaged in the management of agricultural pursuits until his death at age 73. He also was the son-in-law of President Andrew Johnson.
US Senator. He attended Greeneville College for two years, studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1841 and commenced to practice law in Greeneville, Tennessee. He was a judge of the First Circuit Court of Tennessee (1854-63), plus engaged in manufacturing. Upon the readmission of the State of Tennessee to representation on July 24, 1866, he was elected as a Democrat to the United States Senate, serving until 1869. Not a candidate for reelection, he engaged in the management of agricultural pursuits until his death at age 73. He also was the son-in-law of President Andrew Johnson.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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