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Born February 15, 1797 • near Nashville • Tennessee
Died September 10, 1869 (aged 72) • Tennessee
Title / Office United States Senate (1847-1859), United States • House of Representatives (1827-1841), United States
Political Affiliation Constitutional Union Party • Democratic Party • Whig Party

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