Isham Talbot

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Isham Talbot (1773 - September 25, 1837) was a United States Senator from Kentucky.

Born near Talbot, Virginia, Talbot moved with his father to Harrodsburg, Kentucky at a young age. After completing preparatory studies, he studied law, was admitted to the bar, and commenced practice in Versailles, Kentucky. He then moved to Frankfort, Kentucky, and continued the practice of law.

Talbot served as a member of the Kentucky Senate from 1812 to 1815. Afterwards he was elected as a Democratic Republican to the United States Senate to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Jesse Bledsoe, and served from February 2, 1815 to March 3, 1819. Later he was elected again to the United States Senate to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of William Logan, and served this time from October 19, 1820 to March 3, 1825. He then resumed the practice of law and died near Frankfort. He was interred in the State Cemetery in Frankfort.

Preceded by Jesse Bledsoe	United States Senator (Class 3) from Kentucky 1815–1819 Served alongside: William T. Barry, Martin D. Hardin, John J. Crittenden	Succeeded by William Logan
Preceded by William Logan	United States Senator (Class 3) from Kentucky 1820–1825 Served alongside: Richard M. Johnson	Succeeded by John Rowan