Elijah Phister | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Kentucky's 10th district | |
In office March 4, 1879 – March 3, 1883 | |
Preceded by | John Blades Clarke |
Succeeded by | John D. White |
Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives | |
In office 1867-1871 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Maysville, Kentucky | October 8, 1822
Died | May 16, 1887 Maysville, Kentucky | (aged 64)
Resting place | Maysville City Cemetery |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse |
Jane A. Paddock (m. 1847) |
Alma mater | Augusta College |
Profession | Lawyer |
Elijah Conner Phister (October 8, 1822 – May 16, 1887) was a United States representative from Kentucky. He was born in Maysville, Kentucky. He attended the Seminary of Rand and Richardson in Maysville and graduated from Augusta College in Augusta, Kentucky, in August 1840. He then studied law in Philadelphia under John Sergeant and at Payne & Waller in Maysville. He was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in 1844.[1]