Amos Kendall [SEP] occupation
Amos Kendall
Amos Kendall (August 16, 1789 – November 12, 1869) was an American lawyer, journalist and politician. He rose to prominence as editor-in-chief of the "Argus of Western America", an influential newspaper in Frankfort, the capital of the U.S. state of Kentucky. He used his newspaper, writing skills, and extensive political contacts to build the Democratic Party into a national political power. An ardent supporter of Andrew Jackson, he served as United States Postmaster General during the Jackson and
ed. "Death" and "Funeral". In "Autobiography of Amos Kendall." By Amos Kendall. Boston: Lee and Shepard, 1872.
- Vaughn, Stephen L. "Kendall, Amos." In "Encyclopedia of American Journalism." New York: CRC Press, 2007.
- Wilbur, William. "Chronicles of Calvary Baptist Church in the City of Washington." Washington, D.C  Judd & Detweiler, 1914.
Further reading.
- Kendall, Amos. "Address at