Petitions for pardons, remissions, and respites, 1875-1879.

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Petitions for pardons, remissions, and respites, 1875-1879.

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These files document Governor James B. McCreary's use of the governor's power and privilege to pardon convicts and to postpone and remit fines. Included are petitions from people convicted of a number of different crimes, from petty larceny to rape and murder; and petitions from friends and relatives on behalf of convicted persons. Also included are records (1.5 cubic ft.) pertaining to the trial and conviction of Robert Holloway for manslaughter.

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Kentucky Department of Libraries and Archives, Kentucky State Archives

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McCreary, James B. (James Bennett), 1838-1918

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James Bennett McCreary (July 8, 1838 - October 8, 1918) was born in Richmond, Kentucky, the son of Dr. Edmund R. and Sabrina (Bennett) McCreary. During the Civil War, McCreary served with John Hunt Morgan in the 11th Kentucky Cavalry. He served as Governor of Kentucky from 1875-1879 and 1911-1915. He served in the US House of Representatives from 1884-1897. He also served in the US Senate 1903-1909. In 1914, McCreary ran for the US Senate, but lost. He died in Richmond in 1918. From ...

Kentucky. Governor (1875-1879 : McCreary)

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Holloway, Robert Edwards, 1850-1904

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