Luke Pryor
Luke Pryor (July 5, 1820 – August 5, 1900) was a U.S. senator from the state of Alabama. He was appointed to fill the Senate term left by the death of George S. Houston and served from January 7 to November 23, 1880, when a replacement was elected. Pryor was a Democrat. He is interred at City Cemetery in Athens, Alabama.
Luke Pryor | |
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| United States Senator from Alabama | |
| In office January 7, 1880 – November 23, 1880 | |
| Appointed by | Rufus W. Cobb |
| Preceded by | George S. Houston |
| Succeeded by | James L. Pugh |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Alabama's 8th district | |
| In office March 4, 1883 – March 3, 1885 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph Wheeler |
| Succeeded by | Joseph Wheeler |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 5, 1820 Huntsville, Alabama |
| Died | August 5, 1900 (aged 80) Athens, Alabama |
| Political party | Democratic |
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