Samuel H. Woodson (Kentucky)

For other people with the same name, see Samuel Woodson (disambiguation).

Samuel Hughes Woodson (September 15, 1777 – July 28, 1827) was a U.S. Representative from Kentucky, father of Samuel Hughes Woodson.

Born near Charlottesville, Virginia, Woodson completed preparatory studies. He studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1802 and commenced practice in Nicholasville, Kentucky. He served as clerk of Jessamine County Circuit Court 1803-1819.

Woodson was elected to the 17th Congress (March 4, 1821 – March 3, 1823). He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1822 to the 18th Congress. He resumed the practice of his profession in Nicholasville. He served as member of the State house of representatives in 1825 and 1826. He died at "Chaumiere," Jessamine County, Kentucky, July 28, 1827. He was interred in the Crocket Burying Ground.

References

United States Congress. "Samuel H. Woodson (id: W000729)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.

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United States House of Representatives
Preceded by Henry Clay	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Kentucky's 2nd congressional district 1821–1823	Succeeded by Thomas Metcalfe

Authority control	WorldCat Identities VIAF: 7276260 LCCN: nr94038573 US Congress: W000729

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