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J. C. S. Blackburn
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| Governor of Panama Canal Zone | |
| In office April 1, 1907 – December 4, 1909 |
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| Appointed by | Theodore Roosevelt |
| Preceded by | Richard Reid Rogers |
| Succeeded by | Maurice Thatcher |
| Chairman of the Senate Democratic Caucus | |
| In office June 4, 1906 – March 4, 1907 |
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| Preceded by | Arthur Pue Gorman |
| Succeeded by | Charles Allen Culberson |
| United States Senator from Kentucky |
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| In office March 4, 1901 – March 4, 1907 |
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| Preceded by | William Lindsay |
| Succeeded by | Thomas H. Paynter |
| In office March 4, 1885 – March 4, 1897 |
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| Preceded by | John S. Williams |
| Succeeded by | William J. Deboe |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Kentucky's 7th district |
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| In office March 4, 1875 – March 3, 1885 |
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| Preceded by | James B. Beck |
| Succeeded by | William Breckinridge |
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Joseph Clay Stiles Blackburn
October 1, 1838 Spring Station, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Died | September 12, 1918 (aged 79) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Relatives | Luke P. Blackburn (Brother) |
| Education | Centre College (BA) |
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Joseph Clay Stiles Blackburn (born October 1, 1838 – died September 12, 1918) was an important American politician. He was a Democrat from Kentucky. He served as both a Representative and a Senator in the U.S. Congress. Blackburn was also a talented lawyer and speaker.
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Early Life and Education
Joseph Clay Stiles Blackburn was born on October 1, 1838. His birthplace was near Spring Station, Kentucky. He was the younger brother of Luke P. Blackburn. Luke later became the governor of Kentucky.
Joseph went to Sayres Institute in Frankfort. He then graduated from Centre College in Danville in 1857. After college, he studied law in Lexington. He became a lawyer in 1858.
Law Career and Military Service
Blackburn started his law practice in Chicago. In 1860, he moved back to Woodford County, Kentucky. In 1861, he joined the Confederate Army as a private. He became a staff officer. By the end of the Civil War, he was a lieutenant colonel.
After the war, Blackburn lived in Arkansas. He worked as a lawyer and a farmer in Desha County. In 1868, he returned to Kentucky. He opened new law offices in Versailles.
Political Career
Blackburn began his political career in Kentucky. He was a member of the state's House of Representatives. He served there from 1871 to 1875.
Serving in the U.S. House of Representatives
In 1875, Blackburn was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. He was a Democrat. He served five terms, from March 4, 1875, to March 3, 1885.
During his time in the House, he led important committees. He was chairman of the Committee on the District of Columbia. He also chaired the Committee on Expenditures in the Department of War.
Becoming a U.S. Senator
In 1884, Blackburn was elected to the United States Senate. He was reelected in 1890. He served from March 4, 1885, to March 3, 1897. During this time, he was chairman of the Committee on Rules. He tried to be reelected in 1896 but did not win.
He was elected to the Senate again in 1900. His final term was from March 4, 1901, to March 3, 1907. He was a well-known national figure.
Governor of the Panama Canal Zone
On April 1, 1907, President Theodore Roosevelt appointed Blackburn. He became the Governor of the Panama Canal Zone. This was a very important role. He later resigned and returned to his home in Woodford County.
Mount Blackburn
In 1885, a U.S. Army officer named Lt. Henry T. Allen honored Joseph Blackburn. He named a mountain after him. This mountain is called Mount Blackburn. It is the highest peak in the Wrangell Mountains in Alaska. It is also the fifth highest peak in the United States.
Later Life and Death
Joseph Clay Stiles Blackburn died on September 12, 1918. He passed away in Washington, D.C.. He was buried in the State Cemetery in Frankfort, Kentucky.
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Mrs. Joseph Clay Stiles Blackburn
