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POPE, John, senator, born in Prince William county, Virginia, in 1770; died in Springfield, Washington County, Kentucky, 12 July, 1845. He was brought to Kentucky in boyhood, and, having lost his arm through an accident, was compelled to abandon farm work, and after studying law was admitted to the bar. He first settled in Shelby county, but afterward removed to Lexington, Kentucky He was for several years a member of the state house of representatives, and in 1801 was a presidential elector on the Jefferson ticket. He was elected to the United States senate as a Democrat, and served from 26 October, 1807, till 3 March, 1813, acting as president pro tempore in 1811. From 1829 till 1835 he was territorial governor of Arkansas. On his return to Kentucky he practised his profession at Springfield until he was elected to congress, and twice re-elected, serving from 4 September, 1837, till 3 March, 1843. He was an independent candidate for a seat in the succeeding congress, but was defeated.
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