Thomas A. Combs Explained

Thomas Asbury Combs
State Senate:Kentucky
District:27th
Term Start:1916
Term End:1920
Predecessor:John T. Tunis
Successor:J. William Stoll
Term Start1:1908
Term End1:1912
Predecessor1:J. Embry Allen
Successor1:John T. Tunis
Office2:Mayor of Lexington, Kentucky
Term Start2:1904
Term End2:1907
Predecessor2:Henry T. Duncan
Successor2:R. B. Waddy
Birth Date:25 February 1868
Death Place:Lexington, Kentucky
Party:Democratic
Spouse:Vida Downs

Thomas Asbury Combs (February 25, 1868 – April 7, 1935) was an American politician who served as mayor of Lexington, Kentucky from 1904 to 1907[1] and as a member of the Kentucky Senate from 1908 to 1912 and from 1916 to 1920.[2]

Biography

Combs was born on February 25, 1868, near Jackson, Kentucky, to Alfred and Esther Combs. In 1875, he moved with his parents to Menifee County. He was married to Vida Downs in 1889 and moved to Powell County in 1890. In October 1893, he moved to Lexington and in 1903 was elected mayor of the city. He was elected to the Kentucky Senate In 1907 and 1915.[3] He died at his home in Lexington on April 7, 1935.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Wright . John D. . Lexington, heart of the bluegrass . 1982 . Lexington-Fayette County Historic Commission . 232.
  2. Book: Kentucky General Assembly Membership 1900-2005; Vol. I 1900 - 1949 . 2005 . Kentucky Legislative Research Commission . 29 . 29 August 2022.
  3. Book: Kanenaugh . Frank . Kentucky directory for the use of courts, state and county officials and General Assembly of the State of Kentucky . Kentucky directory . 1916 . The State Journal Company . Frankfort, Kentucky . 204 . 2027/hvd.hl2gmg . 29 August 2022.
  4. News: Thomas A. Combs, Ex-Senator, Dies . 28 August 2022 . The Courier-Journal . 8 April 1935 . Louisville, Kentucky.