John Trimble (politician)

John Trimble (politician)

John Trimble (February 7, 1812 - February 23, 1884) was a U.S. Representative from Tennessee.

Born in Roane County, Tennessee, Trimble pursued classical studies under a private tutor and at the University of Nashville.He studied law.He was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in Nashville, Tennessee. Attorney general of Tennessee 1836-1842.He served as member of the State house of representatives in 1843 and 1844.He served in the State senate in 1845 and 1846, and in 1859 and 1861, when he resigned because of the secession of the State. United States attorney from April 1862 until August 1864, when he resigned.He served in the State senate from 1865 to 1867.

Trimble was elected as a Republican to the Fortieth Congress (March 4, 1867-March 3, 1869).He died in Nashville, Tennessee, February 23, 1884.

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