Samuel H. Woodson (Kentucky politician)

Samuel Hughes Woodson (September 15, 1777 – July 28, 1827) was an American politician who served as a U.S. Representative from Kentucky. He was the father of Samuel Hughes Woodson.

Samuel H. Woodson
Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives
In office
1825–1826
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Kentucky's 2nd district
In office
March 4, 1821 – March 3, 1823
Preceded byHenry Clay
Succeeded byThomas Metcalfe
Clerk of the Jessamine County Circuit Court
In office
1803–1819
Personal details
Born
Samuel Hughes Woodson

(1777-09-15)September 15, 1777
near Charlottesville, Virginia, U.S.
DiedJuly 28, 1827(1827-07-28) (aged 49)
Jessamine County, Kentucky, U.S.
Resting placeCrocket Burying Ground
ChildrenSamuel H. Woodson
ProfessionPolitician, lawyer

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.

Woodson owned slaves.[1]

He died at "Chaumiere," Jessamine County, Kentucky, July 28, 1827. He was interred in the Crocket Burying Ground.

References

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  1. ^ Weil, Julie Zauzmer; Blanco, Adrian; Dominguez, Leo. "More than 1,800 congressmen once enslaved Black people. This is who they were, and how they shaped the nation". Washington Post. Retrieved 2023-02-20.

  This article incorporates public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress

U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Kentucky's 2nd congressional district

1821–1823
Succeeded by