Английская Википедия:Edward Rumsey
Edward Rumsey (November 5, 1796 – April 6, 1868) was a United States representative from Kentucky.
Background
Rumsey was born to Dr. Edward Rumsey in Botetourt County, Virginia.[1]Шаблон:Rp When the younger Rumsey was still a child, Dr. Rumsey moved the family to Christian County, Kentucky.[1]Шаблон:Rp Studying under Daniel Barry, he completed preparatory studies in Hopkinsville, Kentucky.[2]Шаблон:Rp He studied law under John J. Crittenden, with whom he became lifelong friends.[1]Шаблон:Rp He moved to Greenville, Kentucky where he was admitted to the bar and practiced in Muhlenberg and surrounding counties.[1]Шаблон:Rp
Biography
Rumsey was elected to the Kentucky House of Representatives in 1822. The major questions during his tenure were those connected to the Old Court-New Court controversy.[1]Шаблон:Rp
On January 5, 1832, Rumsey married Jane Merrihew Wing. The couple had two children.[3]Шаблон:Rp
Rumsey was elected as a Whig to the Twenty-fifth Congress, serving from March 4, 1837, to March 3, 1839.[4] On February 9, 1839, he gave an impassioned speech on the House floor regarding a resolution to recognize his uncle, James Rumsey, as the inventor of the steamboat and to present a gold medal to his cousin, his uncle's only child.[1]Шаблон:Rp The resolution unanimously passed the House, but failed in the Senate.[2]Шаблон:Rp
In spring 1838, both Rumsey's young children contracted scarlet fever and died.[2]Шаблон:Rp Overwhelmed with sorrow, he retired from public life at the end of his congressional term.[3] After leaving Congress, he again resumed the practice of his profession.[4] He died in Greenville, Kentucky in 1868 and was buried in the Old Caney Station Cemetery, near Greenville, Kentucky.[4]
Honours
According to historian Otto Rothert, the town of Rumsey in McLean County, Kentucky was to be named after Edward Rumsey. Out of modesty, Rumsey declined, after which the citizens agreed to a compromise whereby the town would be called Rumsey and officially be named in honor of James Rumsey.[2]Шаблон:Rp
References
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