Luther Martin Kennett
In this article, we will explore the topic of Luther Martin Kennett in depth, addressing its different aspects, its importance in today's society and its relevance in the contemporary world. Along these lines, we will analyze the impact that Luther Martin Kennett has had in various areas, from culture and politics to technology and the economy. We will immerse ourselves in its history, its implications and its evolution over time, with the aim of better understanding its meaning and its influence on our daily lives. Furthermore, we will examine the future prospects of Luther Martin Kennett and its possible development in the coming years, as well as the controversies and debates it currently generates.
Luther Martin Kennett | |
|---|---|
.jpg) | |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Missouri's 1st district | |
| In office March 4, 1855 – March 3, 1857 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas Hart Benton |
| Succeeded by | Francis Preston Blair Jr. |
| Mayor of St. Louis | |
| In office 1850–1853 | |
| Preceded by | James G. Barry |
| Succeeded by | John How |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 15, 1807 Falmouth, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Died | April 12, 1873 (aged 66) |
Luther Martin Kennett (March 15, 1807 – April 12, 1873) was a U.S. Representative from Missouri and mayor of the City of St. Louis.
Born in Falmouth, Kentucky, Kennett attended private schools. After working as a county clerk of Pendleton County in 1822 and 1823 and of Campbell County, Kentucky, in 1824, Kennett moved to St. Louis, Missouri, in 1825 and found work in a mercantile establishment. Kennett then spent several years in Europe on account of ill health before returning to St. Louis in 1849. He served as vice president of the Pacific Railroad Co. He served as mayor of St. Louis from 1850 to 1853 as a member of the Whig Party and served as president of the St. Louis & Iron Mountain Railroad for a period in 1853.
Kennett was elected as an Opposition Party candidate to the 34th Congress (March 4, 1855 – March 3, 1857). After losing his re-election, he retired to his home near St. Louis Missouri. He later moved to Europe in 1867 where he remained until his death in Paris, France, on April 12, 1873. He was interred in Bellefontaine Cemetery, St. Louis, Missouri.
The city of Kennett, Missouri, is named after him.[1]
References
- ^ Eaton, David Wolfe (1916). How Missouri Counties, Towns and Streams Were Named. The State Historical Society of Missouri. pp. 165.
External links
- United States Congress. "Luther Martin Kennett (id: K000119)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
- Luther Martin Kennett at Find a Grave
| International | |
|---|---|
| National | |
| People | |
| Other | |
