Philip Triplett

Philip Triplett (December 24, 1799 – March 30, 1852) was a U.S. Representative from Kentucky.

Philip Triplett
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Kentucky's 2nd district
In office
March 4, 1839 – March 3, 1843
Preceded byEdward Rumsey
Succeeded byWillis Green
Member of the
Kentucky House of Representatives
In office
1824–1824
Personal details
Born(1799-12-24)December 24, 1799
Madison County, Kentucky, U.S.
DiedMarch 30, 1852(1852-03-30) (aged 52)
Owensboro, Kentucky, U.S.
Resting placeRosehill Elmwood Cemetery
Political partyWhig

Born in Madison County, Kentucky, Triplett attended the common schools of central Kentucky near Franklin, and in Scott County. He studied law in Owensboro, Kentucky. He was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in Owensboro in 1824. He served as member of the State house of representatives in 1824.

Triplett was elected as a Whig to the Twenty-sixth and Twenty-seventh Congresses (March 3, 1839 – March 3, 1843). He was not a candidate for reelection in 1842. He served as delegate to the State constitutional convention in 1849. He died in Owensboro, Kentucky, March 30, 1852. He was interred in Rosehill Elmwood Cemetery.

References
  • United States Congress. "Philip Triplett (id: T000378)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.

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U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by
Edward Rumsey		 Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Kentucky's 2nd congressional district
March 4, 1839 – March 3, 1843		 Succeeded by
Willis Green


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