Philip Thompson (Kentucky politician)

Philip Thompson (August 20, 1789 November 25, 1836) was a U.S. Representative from Kentucky.

Born on Shawnee Run, near Harrodsburg, Kentucky, Thompson received a limited education. He served as a lieutenant in the War of 1812. Held several local offices. He studied law. He was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in Hartford, Ohio County, Kentucky. He moved to Owensboro, Kentucky. He served as member of the State house of representatives.

Thompson was elected as an Adams-Clay Republican to the Eighteenth Congress (March 4, 1823 – March 3, 1825). He resumed the practice of law in Owensburg, Kentucky, where he died November 25, 1836. He was interred in the Moseley burying ground on Firth Street. He was reinterred in Rural Hill (later Rosehill Elmwood) Cemetery in 1856.

References

  • United States Congress. "Philip Thompson (id: T000211)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by
District created
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Kentucky's 11th congressional district

March 4, 1823 March 3, 1825 (obsolete district)
Succeeded by
William S. Young
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