Thomas Y. Fitzpatrick

Thomas Young Fitzpatrick (September 20, 1850 – January 21, 1906) was an American lawyer and politician who served two terms as a U.S. Representative from Kentucky from 1897 to 1901.

Thomas Y. Fitzpatrick
A man with bushy, black hair and a thin mustache wearing a black jacket, vest, and tie and a white shirt
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Kentucky's 10th district
In office
March 4, 1897  March 3, 1901
Preceded byNathan T. Hopkins
Succeeded byJames Bamford White
Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives
In office
1876-1877
Personal details
Born(1850-09-20)September 20, 1850
Floyd County, Kentucky
DiedJanuary 21, 1906(1906-01-21) (aged 55)
Frankfort, Kentucky
Resting placeFrankfort Cemetery
Political partyDemocratic
ProfessionLawyer

Biography

Born near Prestonsburg, Kentucky, Fitzpatrick attended the common schools. He studied law. He was admitted to the bar in 1877 and practiced. County judge in 1874 and 1875. He served as member of the State house of representatives in 1876 and 1877. County attorney 1880-1884.

Congress

Fitzpatrick was elected as a Democrat to the Fifty-fifth and Fifty-sixth Congresses (March 4, 1897 – March 3, 1901).

Death

He died in Frankfort, Kentucky, January 21, 1906. He was interred in Frankfort Cemetery.

References

  • United States Congress. "Thomas Y. Fitzpatrick (id: F000177)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.

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