William Jordan Graves

Representative for District 8

Former Whig Representative from Kentucky, District 8 · 3 terms served.

Former officeholder

Key profile metadata for William Jordan Graves
Party	Whig
State	Kentucky
District	8
Start	1835-12-07
End	1841-03-03
Bioguide	G000392
Top PAC/Committee	—
Tracked Network	—
Foreign Context	—
Terms	3
Net Worth	—

Congressional Profile

Representative William Jordan Graves

William Jordan Graves served as a representative for Kentucky (1835-1841).

Last updated Jan 1, 2026

Profile Timeline

1835-12-07 Entered office.
1841-03-03 Left office.

Historical Profile

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William Jordan Graves served as a Representative from Kentucky in the United States Congress from 1835 to 1841. A member of the Whig Party, William Jordan Graves contributed to the legislative process during 3 terms in office.

William Jordan Graves’s service in Congress occurred during a significant period in American history. As a member of the House of Representatives, William Jordan Graves participated in the democratic process and represented the interests of constituents, helping to shape the laws and policies that governed the nation.