James W. Stone

James W. Stone
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Kentucky's 5th district
In office March 4, 1843 – – March 3, 1845
Preceded by	John Burton Thompson
Succeeded by	Bryan Young
In office March 4, 1851 – March 3, 1853
Preceded by	Bryan Young
Succeeded by	Clement S. Hill
Personal details
Born	1813 (1813) Taylorsville, Kentucky, U.S.
Died	October 13, 1854 (aged 40–41) Taylorsville, Kentucky, U.S.

James W. Stone (1813 – October 13, 1854) was a U.S. Representative from Kentucky.

Born in Taylorsville, Kentucky, Stone attended the common schools. He studied law. He was admitted to the bar and practiced. Held several local offices. He served as member of the State house of representatives in 1837 and 1839.

Stone was elected as a Democrat to the Twenty-eighth Congress (March 4, 1843 – March 3, 1845). He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1844 to the Twenty-ninth Congress.

Stone was elected to the Thirty-second Congress (March 4, 1851 – March 3, 1853). He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1852 to the Thirty-third Congress. He died in Taylorsville, Kentucky, October 13, 1854.

References

• United States Congress. "James W. Stone (id: S000958)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.

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