Amos Kendall
American politician (1789-1869) · United States · On the map · Politicians · Died at 80
Amos Kendall was an American lawyer, journalist and politician. He rose to prominence as editor-in-chief of the Argus of Western America, an influential newspaper in Frankfort, the capital of the U.S. state of Kentucky.
Amos Kendall is read about 20 times a day, in 10 languages.
A typical day, 30 days to 19 June 2026
The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 60 days, one point a day.
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Amos Kendall in U.S. Treasury engraved portrait
Dartmouth College in the early 1800s
William M. Richardson
One of the few images of Lucretia Hart Clay, depicted with her husband, Henry Clay
Front page of the Extra Globe for September 4, 1840
Calvary Baptist Church in 2008. Kendall financed its construction, and it was completed in 1866. It suffered a severe fire in 1868. This is the reconstructed building, finished in 1869.
Grave of Amos Kendall at Glenwood CemeteryAbout this person
He used his newspaper, writing skills, and extensive political contacts to build the Democratic Party into a national political power.
Country
United States
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1789 to 1869 · aged 80
