John Milton Elliott
John Milton Elliott (May 16, 1820 – March 26, 1879) was an American lawyer, politician, and judge from Prestonsburg, Kentucky. He was assassinated by a fellow judge. Elliott represented Kentucky in the United States House of Representatives from 1853 until 1857, and served in the First Confederate Congress during the American Civil War.
John Elliott | |
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Statue of Elliott at the Boyd County Courthouse at Catlettsburg, Kentucky | |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Kentucky's 6th district | |
| In office March 4, 1853 – March 3, 1859 | |
| Preceded by | Addison White |
| Succeeded by | Green Adams |
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| Born | John Milton Elliott May 16, 1820 Scott County, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | March 26, 1879 (aged 58) Frankfort, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | Emory and Henry College (BA) |
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