John C. Talbot
John Coffin Talbot (1784–1860) was an American businessperson and politician from Maine. Talbot, a Democrat, served 6 one-year terms in the Maine Legislature, including two in the Maine House of Representatives (1825; 1831) and four in the Maine Senate (1832-1833; 1836-1837). In his 4th and final Senate term, Talbot was elected Senate President.
John Coffin Talbot | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Maine Senate from the district | |
| In office 1836–1837 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1784 |
| Died | 1860 |
| Political party | Democrat |
| Residence | East Machias, Maine |
| Profession | Businessperson |
Talbot was also successful in the lumber business. He was a resident of East Machias, Maine.[1]
Talbot's son, John C. Talbot, Jr. served for many years in the Legislature, including as Speaker of the Maine House of Representatives from 1853–1854. In 1876, he was the Democratic Party's nominee for Governor.
References
- "Maine Memory Network - John C. Talbot, East Machias, 1837". Retrieved 28 July 2014.
| Party political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Charles W. Roberts |
Democratic nominee for Governor of Maine 1876 |
Succeeded by Joseph H. Williams |
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