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Isham Talbot

Former U.S. Senator for Kentucky

Biography

Isham Talbot (died 1837) was an American politician who represented Kentucky in the United States Senate across 2 separate periods of service between 1815 and 1825, between the 13th and 18th Congresses. Talbot served as a Democratic-Republican and later as an Adams-Clay Republican. Talbot died on September 25, 1837.

Key Information

  • Full Name: Isham Talbot
  • Died: September 25, 1837
  • Term Started: October 19, 1820
  • Term Ended: March 3, 1825

Service History

  • Mar 2, 1815 – Mar 3, 1819 13th–15th Congresses Democratic-Republican Kentucky
  • Oct 19, 1820 – Mar 3, 1825 16th–18th Congresses Adams-Clay Republican Kentucky

Service dates from the official U.S. Senate historical roster. For senators who changed party affiliation during their service, the party shown for each period is approximate.

Served With

Senators who represented the same state during Talbot's service: