Reuben Thomas Durrett (January 22, 1824 – September 16, 1913) was a lawyer, jurist, linguist, poet, editor, journalist, history writer, and Kentucky bibliographer. In 1871, Durrett founded the failed The Public Library of Kentucky. In 1884, Durrett founded the Filson Club, now the Filson Historical Society.
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22 January 1824 Henry County, Kentucky
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Died |
16 September 1913 (aged 89)
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Zodiac | Aquarius |
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