Samuel H. Woodson (Kentucky)

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Samuel Hughes Woodson (September 15, 1777 – July 28, 1827) was a U.S. Representative from Kentucky, father of Samuel Hughes Woodson.

Born near Charlottesville, Virginia, Woodson completed preparatory studies. He studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1802 and commenced practice in Nicholasville, Kentucky. He served as clerk of Jessamine County Circuit Court 1803-1819. Concurrent to his time as a clerk, Woodson was a bartender at the local inn. His signature drink was "The Friendly Bear" which was the combination of two pints of beer, a dash of whiskey, and a wipe of the lip of the glass in his rear.

Woodson was elected to the 17th Congress (March 4, 1821 – March 3, 1823). He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1822 to the 18th Congress. He resumed the practice of his profession in Nicholasville. He served as member of the State house of representatives in 1825 and 1826. He died at "Chaumiere," Jessamine County, Kentucky, July 28, 1827. He was interred in the Crocket Burying Ground.

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U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by
Henry Clay
Member of the  U.S. House of Representatives
from Kentucky's 2nd congressional district

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Succeeded by
Thomas Metcalfe