Speed, Thomas, 1768-1842
Dates
- Existence: 1768 - 1842
Biography
Thomas Speed (October 25, 1768 – February 20, 1842) was a U.S. Representative from Kentucky.
Born in Charlotte County, Virginia, Speed was taught by his father Captain James Speed. He moved with his parents to Kentucky in 1782. He was employed in the office of the clerk of the general court. He engaged in mercantile pursuits at Danville and Bardstown in 1790. He also engaged in agricultural pursuits. He served as clerk of the Bullitt and Nelson circuit courts. He served as major of Volunteers in the War of 1812.
Speed was elected as a Democratic-Republican to the Fifteenth Congress (March 4, 1817 – March 3, 1819). He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection. He resumed agricultural pursuits. He also contributed articles to the National Intelligencer, Washington, D.C.. He served as member of the State house of representatives in 1821, 1822, and again in 1840. He was a member of the Whig Party when it was organized. He died on his farm, "Cottage Grove", near Bardstown, Kentucky, on February 20, 1842, and was interred there.
Found in 25 Collections and/or Records:
Henry Clay letter
In English.
Henry Clay letter
Letter from Henry Clay in Ashland, Kentucky to Thomas Speed, discussing public land policies, elections and the present administration.
H.P. Thornton letter
In English.
John Jordan Crittenden letter
Three-page letter from John Jordan Crittenden in Frankfort, Kentucky to Thomas Speed, about the railroad celebration in Lexington and the possible benefit railroads may have in New York elections.
John Jordan Crittenden letter
Three-page letter from John Jordan Crittenden in Washington, DC to Thomas Speed, telling him about the dullness of spirits in Washington about possible members of the new cabinet and the proposed repeal of the subtreasury bill.
Thomas Speed letter
Three-page letter from Thomas Speed in Frankfort, Kentucky to Thomas Spencer Speed about the possibility of moving to Indiana, predictions of Kentucky's future, the slavery bill, his health and local activities.
Thomas Speed letter
In English.
Thomas Speed letter
In English.
Thomas Speed letter
In English.
Thomas Speed letter
In English.
Thomas Speed letter
In English.