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Jacob Shall Golladay
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Jacob Shall Golladay
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Kentucky's 3rd district |
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| In office December 5, 1867 – February 28, 1870 |
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| Preceded by | Elijah Hise |
| Succeeded by | Joseph Lewis |
| Member of the Kentucky Senate | |
| In office 1853-1855 |
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| Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives | |
| In office 1851-1853 |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | January 19, 1819 Lebanon, Tennessee |
| Died | May 20, 1887 (aged 68) Logan County, Kentucky |
| Resting place | Maple Grove Cemetery |
| Political party | Whig Constitutional Unionist Democrat |
| Spouse | Elizabeth Cheatham |
| Relations | Brother of Edward Isaac Golladay |
| Profession | Politician, Lawyer |
Jacob Shall Golladay (born January 19, 1819 – died May 20, 1887) was an important politician from Kentucky in the 1800s. He worked as a lawyer and served in different government roles. He was a member of the Kentucky House of Representatives and the Kentucky Senate. Later, he became a United States Representative for Kentucky's 3rd district. His brother, Edward Isaac Golladay, was also a lawyer and a US Congressman.
Jacob Golladay's Early Life
Jacob Golladay was born in 1819 in Lebanon, Tennessee. His family had a long history, with ancestors called Huguenots who came from France. These Huguenots were Protestants who faced unfair treatment for their religion. They moved to Virginia around 1700.
In 1815, Jacob's family moved to Lebanon, Tennessee. Both Jacob and his younger brother, Edward, were born there. After finishing public school, Jacob moved to Logan County, Kentucky in 1838. He worked in a large store for seven years. In 1845, he settled in Allensville, Kentucky, where he started his own law practice.
In 1846, Jacob Golladay married Elizabeth Cheatham. They had five children together. Sadly, only one of their children, Bowling, lived to be an adult. Bowling went to Vanderbilt University. All of Jacob's children are buried next to their parents.
Jacob Golladay's Political Career
In 1851, Jacob Golladay was elected to the Kentucky House of Representatives. He was a member of the Whig Party at that time. He represented Allensville. In 1853, he left this role to become a member of the Kentucky Senate. He served there for one term, until 1855.
In 1860, Golladay was chosen to support John Bell for president. Bell was part of the Constitutional Union Party. This party wanted to keep the United States together peacefully. They hoped to find solutions without fighting.
On December 5, 1867, Jacob Golladay was elected as a Democrat. He became a United States Representative for Kentucky's 3rd district. He took over after the previous representative, Elijah Hise, passed away. He was elected again for another term. However, he decided to leave Congress early, on February 28, 1870.
Later Years and Legacy
After leaving Congress, Jacob Golladay went back to being a lawyer. He continued his law practice in Allensville, Kentucky. He passed away near Russellville in 1887. He was buried in Maple Grove Cemetery, next to his son.
