Machen was delegate to the State constitutional convention in 1849 , was a member of the Kentucky Senate in 1854 .
Was a member of the Kentucky House of Representatives in 1856 and 1860 .
Machen was delegate to the State constitutional convention in 1849 , was a member of the Kentucky Senate in 1854 , and was a member of the Kentucky House of Representatives in 1856 and 1860 .