Thomas Fletcher (Kentucky politician)
American politician
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Thomas Fletcher (October 21, 1779 - March 13, 1826) was a U.S. representative from Kentucky.
Thomas Fletcher | |
|---|---|
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Kentucky's 1st district | |
| In office December 2, 1816 – March 3, 1817 | |
| Preceded by | James Clark |
| Succeeded by | David Trimble |
| Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives | |
| In office 1803, 1805–1806, 1817, 1820–1821, 1823, and 1825 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 21, 1779 |
| Died | March 13, 1826 near Sharpsburg, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Resting place | near Sharpsburg, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic-Republican |
| Profession | Politician |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Rank | Major |
| Battles/wars | War of 1812 |
Born in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, Fletcher settled in Montgomery County, Kentucky. He served as member of the Kentucky state house of representatives in 1803, 1805, and 1806. He served in the War of 1812 as major of Kentucky Volunteers under General Harrison.
Fletcher was elected as a Democratic-Republican to the Fourteenth Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of United States James Clark (December 2, 1816 – March 3, 1817). He declined to be a candidate for renomination in 1816.
Fletcher was again elected a member of the State house of representatives and served in 1817, 1820, 1821, 1823, and 1825. He died on March 13, 1826, near Sharpsburg, Kentucky. He was interred in a private burial ground near Sharpsburg, Kentucky.
References
- United States Congress. "Thomas Fletcher (id: F000204)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.