Appointments by the governor - civil appointments, 1867-1871.

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Appointments by the governor - civil appointments, 1867-1871.

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These files document Governor John W. Stevenson's use of the governor's power and privilege to grant appointments for civil officials. Items include recommendations, applications, and appointments to civil positions including justice of the peace, commissioner of deeds, and notary public.

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Kentucky Department of Libraries and Archives, Kentucky State Archives

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Stevenson, John W., 1812-1886.

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Kentucky. Governor (1867-1871 : Stevenson)

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John White Stevenson succeeded to the office of governor in September 1867, upon the death of newly-elected Governor John L. Helm. A Democrat, he served until a few months prior to the end of the term, when he resigned to take a seat in the United States Senate. Stevenson was born in Richmond, Virginia in 1812. After graduating from the University of Virginia, he studied law and eventually moved to Covington, Kentucky in 1841. He was first elected to public office in 184...