Background
Elliott was born in Scott County, Virginia on May 16, 1820. He was the son of John Lisle and Jane Ritchie Elliott. The family moved to Kentucky during his childhood, with his father serving two terms in the Kentucky General Assembly.
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Educated in the Kentucky common schools, John graduated from Emory and Henry College of Georgia in 1841.
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30461 Garnand Dr, Emory, VA 24327, United States
Educated in the Kentucky common schools, John graduated from Emory and Henry College of Georgia in 1841.
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John Milton Elliott
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Education
Educated in the Kentucky common schools, John graduated from Emory and Henry College of Georgia in 1841.
Career
John Milton Elliott was admitted to the Kentucky bar in 1843. In 1847, he represented Floyd County, Kentucky, in the lower house of the state legislature. He served in the United States House as a Democrat from 1853 to 1859 but did not run for reelection in 1858. After returning to his law practice, he again represented Floyd County in the state House in 1861 but was expelled in December of that year for his Southern sympathies.
He served in the provisional Congress and in both permanent Confederate Houses. He held assignments on the Enrolled Bills, Indian Affairs, and special committees. He practiced law after the war.
Elliott was a circuit judge at Owingsburg, Kentucky, from 1868 to 1874 and a judge of the Court of Appeals from 1876 until his assassination by an irate defendant over a land deed.
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John Milton Elliott is known for his service in the Kentucky State House of Representatives. He was elected to the United States House of Representatives for Kentucky for the 6th district. He also was a delegate from Kentucky to the Confederate Provisional Congress. He also served as a justice on the Kentucky state supreme court.
Elliott has been listed as a noteworthy congressman by Marquis Who's Who.
Politics
Elliot was a member of the Democratic party. He was generally a Davis administration supporter.
Connections
John married Susan Jane Smith in 1848.
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Born
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Resting place
Frankfort Cemetery Frankfort, Franklin County, Kentucky, United States -
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Political Party
Denocratic party
Education
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1841
Career
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1847
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1853 - 1859
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1861
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1862 - 1865
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1868 - 1874
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1876 - 1879