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John Trimble (fan)
John Trimble may refer to: * John Trimble (theologian) The National Grange, also known as The Grange and officially named The National Grange of the Order of Patrons of Husbandry, is a social organization in the United States that encourages families to band together to promote the economic and pol ... * John Trimble (politician) * John M. Trimble, American builder and theater architect {{hndis, Trimble, John ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Trimble (theologian)
The National Grange, also known as The Grange and officially named The National Grange of the Order of Patrons of Husbandry, is a social organization in the United States that encourages families to band together to promote the economic and political well-being of the community and agriculture. The Grange, founded after the Civil War in 1867, is the oldest American agricultural advocacy group with a national scope. The Grange actively lobbied state legislatures and Congress for political goals, such as the Granger Laws to lower rates charged by railroads, and rural free mail delivery by the Post Office. In 2005, the Grange had a membership of 160,000, with organizations in 2,100 communities in 36 states. It is headquartered in Washington, D.C., in a building built by the organization in 1960. Many rural communities in the United States still have a Grange Hall and local Granges still serve as a center of rural life for many farming communities. History The commissioner of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Trimble (politician)
John Trimble (February 7, 1812 – February 23, 1884) was an American politician and a member of the United States House of Representatives for Tennessee's 5th congressional district from 1867 to 1869. Biography Trimble was born in Roane County, Tennessee son of James and Leticia B. Trimble, Trimble pursued classical studies under a private tutor and at the University of Nashville. He studied law and was admitted to the bar. Career After beginning his practice in Nashville, Tennessee, he became Tennessee Attorney General in 1836, and served until 1842. He served as member of the Tennessee House of Representatives in 1843 and 1844, and in the Tennessee Senate in 1845 and 1846, and in 1859 and 1861. A Southern Unionist, he resigned when the state seceded. He served as a United States Attorney from April 1862 until August 1864, when he resigned. He again served in the state senate from 1865 to 1867. Elected as a Republican to the Fortieth Congress, he served from March 4, 1867 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
