David G. Colson

David Grant Colson
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Kentucky's 11th district
In office
March 4, 1895 – March 3, 1899
Preceded bySilas Adams
Succeeded byVincent Boreing
Member of the
Kentucky House of Representatives
In office
August 1, 1887 – August 5, 1889
Preceded byWright Kelly
Succeeded byW. P. Bentley
ConstituencyBell, Harlan, Leslie and Perry Counties
Personal details
Born(1861-04-01)April 1, 1861
DiedSeptember 27, 1904(1904-09-27) (aged 43)
Resting placeColson Cemetery
PartyRepublican
Alma materUniversity of Kentucky
ProfessionLawyer
Military service
AllegianceUnited States of America
Branch/serviceKentucky volunteers
RankColonel
Battles/warsSpanish–American War
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David Grant Colson (April 1, 1861 – September 27, 1904) was an American politician from the State of Kentucky who served as a U.S. Representative from Kentucky's 11th congressional district. He previously served in the Kentucky House of Representatives and as the mayor of Middlesboro.