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Chittenden Lyon was an American businessman and politician from Kentucky. He was most notable for his service as a United States representative from 1827 to 1833.
Sign in front of the McCracken, Kentucky Courthouse (in Paducah, Kentucky) commemorating early members of the U.S. House of Representatives representing Jackson Purchase (U.S. historical region). The "First District" in the title actually changed over time. It refers to the Jackson Purchase, which was in the 5th district from 1819 to 1823, the 12th district until 1833, and then the 1st district until the end of the sign's lineage in 1855.
Kentucky's 12th congressional district was a district of the United States House of Representatives in Kentucky. It was lost to redistricting in 1843. Its last representative was Garrett Davis.
Chittenden Lyon
…U.S. House of Representatives from Kentucky In office March 4, 1827 – March 3, 1835 Preceded by John Flournoy Henry Succeeded by Linn Boyd Constituency 12th district (1827–1833) 1st district (1833–1835) Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from Caldwell County In office 1822–1825 Preceded by Enoch Prince…
John Chambers
Hon. Garrett Davis, Ky NARA 528757