Robert Y. Thomas Jr.
Robert Young Thomas Jr. (July 13, 1855 – September 3, 1925) was a U.S. Representative from Kentucky.
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Kentucky's 3rd district | |
In office March 4, 1909 – September 3, 1925 | |
Preceded by | Addison James |
Succeeded by | John William Moore |
Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives | |
In office 1886–1887 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Logan County, Kentucky | July 13, 1855
Died | September 3, 1925 70) Red Boiling Springs, Tennessee | (aged
Resting place | Evergreen Cemetery |
Political party | Democratic |
Alma mater | Bethel College |
Profession | Lawyer |
Born near Russellville, Kentucky, Thomas attended the common schools, and was graduated from Bethel College, Russellville, Kentucky, in 1878. He studied law. He was admitted to the bar in 1881 and commenced practice in Central City, Kentucky. He also engaged in journalism. He served as member of the State house of representatives in 1886 and 1887.
Thomas was elected Commonwealth attorney for the seventh judicial district of Kentucky in 1903 for a term of six years.
Thomas was elected as a Democrat to the Sixty-first and to the eight succeeding Congresses and served from March 4, 1909, until his death at Red Boiling Springs, Tennessee, September 3, 1925. He was interred in Evergreen Cemetery, Greenville, Kentucky.
See also
- List of United States Congress members who died in office (1900–49)
References
- United States Congress. "Robert Y. Thomas Jr. (id: T000185)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
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Preceded by Addison James |
United States Representative, Kentucky 3rd District March 4, 1909 – September 3, 1925 |
Succeeded by John W. Moore |