Appointments by the governor - civil appointments, 1875-1879.

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Appointments by the governor - civil appointments, 1875-1879.

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These files document Governor James B. McCreary's use of the governor's power and privilege to grant appointments for civil offices. Included are recommendations, appointments and resignations for various civil positions, including justice of the peace, notary public, police judge, and commissioner of deeds from various states, as well as for positions in several of the state's mental institutions.

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Kentucky Department of Libraries and Archives, Kentucky State Archives

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Kentucky. Governor (1875-1879 : McCreary)

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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 ...