Robert Y. Thomas Jr.

Robert Y. Thomas Jr.
A balding man wearing a black jacket, vest, and tie and white shirt
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Kentucky's 3rd district
In office
March 4, 1909  September 3, 1925
Preceded by Addison James
Succeeded by John William Moore
Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives
In office
1886–1887
Personal details
Born (1855-07-13)July 13, 1855
Logan County, Kentucky
Died September 3, 1925(1925-09-03) (aged 70)
Red Boiling Springs, Tennessee
Resting place Evergreen Cemetery
Political party Democratic
Alma mater Bethel College
Profession Lawyer

Robert Young Thomas Jr. (July 13, 1855 – September 3, 1925) was a U.S. Representative from Kentucky.

Born near Russellville, Kentucky, Thomas attended the common schools, and was graduated from Bethel College, Russellville, Kentucky, in 1878. He studied law. He was admitted to the bar in 1881 and commenced practice in Central City, Kentucky. He also engaged in journalism. He served as member of the State house of representatives in 1886 and 1887.

Thomas was elected Commonwealth attorney for the seventh judicial district of Kentucky in 1903 for a term of six years.

Thomas was elected as a Democrat to the Sixty-first and to the eight succeeding Congresses and served from March 4, 1909, until his death at Red Boiling Springs, Tennessee, September 3, 1925. He was interred in Evergreen Cemetery, Greenville, Kentucky.

References

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United States House of Representatives
Preceded by
Addison James
United States Representative, Kentucky 3rd District
March 4, 1909 – September 3, 1925
Succeeded by
John W. Moore
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