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]

Thomas Asbury Combs
Member of the Kentucky Senate
from the 27th district
In office
1916–1920
Preceded byJohn T. Tunis
Succeeded byJ. William Stoll
In office
1908–1912
Preceded byJ. Embry Allen
Succeeded byJohn T. Tunis
Mayor of Lexington, Kentucky
In office
1904–1907
Preceded byHenry T. Duncan
Succeeded byR. B. Waddy
Personal details
Born(1868-02-25)February 25, 1868
DiedApril 7, 1935(1935-04-07) (aged 67)
Lexington, Kentucky
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseVida Downs

Biography

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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]

References

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