William Kennon, Sr.
William Kennon Sr. (May 14, 1793 – November 2, 1881) was an American lawyer and politician who served three terms as a U.S. Representative from Ohio. He served in Congress from 1829 to 1833, then again from 1835 to 1837. He was a cousin of Congressman William Kennon Jr. William Kennon Jr. (June 12, 1802October 19, 1867) was a lawyer, judge, and a United States House of Representatives, U.S. Representative from Ohio. He served for one term from 1847 to 1849. Early life Born in Carrickfergus, County Antrim on th ... Early life and career Born in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, Kennon moved with his parents to Belmont County, Ohio, in 1804. He attended the common schools and Franklin College (New Athens, Ohio), Franklin College, New Athens, Ohio. He studied law. He was Admission to the bar in the United States, admitted to the bar in 1824 and commenced practice in St. Clairsville, Ohio. Congress Kennon was elected as a Jacksonian to the 21st United States Congress, Twenty-first ...
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