J. C. S. Blackburn
Joseph Clay Stiles Blackburn (October 1, 1838 – September 12, 1918) was a Democratic Representative and Senator from Kentucky. Blackburn, a skilled and spirited orator, was also a prominent trial lawyer known for his skill at swaying juries.
J. C. S. Blackburn | |
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| Governor of Panama Canal Zone | |
| In office April 1, 1907 – December 4, 1909 | |
| Appointed by | Theodore Roosevelt |
| Preceded by | Richard Reid Rogers |
| Succeeded by | Maurice Thatcher |
| Chairman of the Senate Democratic Caucus | |
| In office June 4, 1906 – March 4, 1907 | |
| Preceded by | Arthur Pue Gorman |
| Succeeded by | Charles Allen Culberson |
| United States Senator from Kentucky | |
| In office March 4, 1901 – March 4, 1907 | |
| Preceded by | William Lindsay |
| Succeeded by | Thomas H. Paynter |
| In office March 4, 1885 – March 4, 1897 | |
| Preceded by | John S. Williams |
| Succeeded by | William J. Deboe |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Kentucky's 7th district | |
| In office March 4, 1875 – March 3, 1885 | |
| Preceded by | James B. Beck |
| Succeeded by | William Breckinridge |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Joseph Clay Stiles Blackburn October 1, 1838 Spring Station, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Died | September 12, 1918 (aged 79) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Relatives | Luke P. Blackburn (Brother) James W. Blackburn (Brother) |
| Education | Centre College (BA) |
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