James B. Beck
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James Burnie Beck (February 13, 1822 – May 3, 1890) was a Scottish-American United States Representative and Senator from Kentucky.
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James Beck | |
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Chairman of the Senate Democratic Caucus | |
In office March 4, 1885 – May 3, 1890 | |
Preceded by | George H. Pendleton |
Succeeded by | Arthur Pue Gorman |
United States Senator from Kentucky | |
In office March 4, 1877 – May 3, 1890 | |
Preceded by | John W. Stevenson |
Succeeded by | John G. Carlisle |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Kentucky's 7th district | |
In office March 4, 1867 – March 3, 1875 | |
Preceded by | George S. Shanklin |
Succeeded by | Joseph Blackburn |
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Born | James Burnie Beck (1822-02-13)February 13, 1822 Dumfriesshire, Scotland, UK |
Died | May 3, 1890(1890-05-03) (aged 68) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
Resting place | Lexington Cemetery Lexington, Kentucky |
Political party | Democratic |
Education | Transylvania University (BA) |
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