John Trimble (politician)

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John Trimble
United States Representative
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Tennessee's 5th district
In office
March 4, 1867 – March 3, 1869
Personal details
Born (1812-02-07)February 7, 1812
Roane County, Tennessee
Died February 23, 1884(1884-02-23) (aged 72)
Nashville, Tennessee
Political party Republican
Alma mater University of Nashville
Profession lawyer

politician

John Trimble(February 7, 1812 - February 23, 1884) was an American politician and a member of the United States House of Representatives for Tennessee's 5th congressional district from 1867 to 1869. He was Captain in the East Tennessee Volunteer Mounted Gunmen during the War of 1812[1]

Biography

Trimble was born in Roane County, Tennessee son of James and Leticia B. Trimble,[2] Trimble pursued classical studies under a private tutor and at the University of Nashville. He studied law and was admitted to the bar.

Career

After beginning his practice in Nashville, Tennessee, he became Attorney general of Tennessee in 1836, and served until 1842. He served as member of the State house of representatives in 1843 and 1844, and in the State senate in 1845 and 1846, and in 1859 and 1861. He resigned because of the secession of the State. He was United States Attorney from April 1862 until August 1864, when he resigned. He again served in the State senate from 1865 to 1867.[3]

Elected as a Republican to the Fortieth Congress, he served from March 4, 1867 to March 3, 1869.[4]

Death

Trimble died in Nashville, Tennessee, on February 23, 1884 (age about 72 years). The location at which he is interred is unknown.[5]

References

  1. ↑ "John Trimble". Ancestry.com. Retrieved 5 April 2013. 
  2. ↑ "John Trimble". Roane County Historical Society. Retrieved 5 April 2013. 
  3. ↑ "John Trimble". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved 5 April 2013. 
  4. ↑ "John Trimble". Govtrack US Congress. Retrieved 5 April 2013. 
  5. ↑ "John Trimble". The Political Graveyard. Retrieved 5 April 2013. 

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