John C. Talbot
| John Coffin Talbot | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Maine Senate from the district | |
| In office 1836–1837 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1784 |
| Died | 1860 |
| Political party | Democrat |
| Residence | East Machias, Maine |
| Profession | Businessperson |
John Coffin Talbot (1784-1860) was an American businessperson and politician from Maine. Talbot, a Democrat, served 6 one-year terms in the Maine Legislature, including two in the Maine House of Representatives (1825; 1831) and four in the Maine Senate (1832-1833; 1836-1837). In his 4th and final Senate term, Talbot was elected Senate President.
Talbot was also successful in the lumber business. He was a resident of East Machias, Maine.[1]
Talbot's son, John C. Talbot, Jr. served for many years in the Legislature, including as Speaker of the Maine House of Representatives from 1853-1854. In 1876, he was the Democratic Party's nominee for Governor.
References
- ↑ "Maine Memory Network - John C. Talbot, East Machias, 1837". Retrieved 28 July 2014.