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William Taylor Barry

William Taylor Barry served as a senator for Kentucky (1809-1817).

  • Republican
  • Kentucky
  • Former
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Role Senator

Current assignment referenced in the congressional directory.

State Kentucky

Representing constituents across the Kentucky delegation.

Service period 1809-1817

Years of public service formally recorded.

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Biography

William Taylor Barry (born February 5, 1784) was an American politician who represented the state of Kentucky in the United States Senate. A member of the Republican Party, he served as a senator from May 22, 1809, to March 3, 1817. During this period, he completed two terms in office, reflecting sustained support for his role as a federal legislator from Kentucky.

As a senator, Barry held the title of Senator William Taylor Barry and was recognized as a historical member of Congress. His service in the Senate marked his primary known public role at the national level, and he is recorded as a former officeholder rather than a current member. While specific committee assignments, office room, or additional contact and career details are not provided in the available record, his tenure from 1809 to 1817 situates him among the early Republican figures representing Kentucky in the United States Senate.

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