Subunit history.

Helm, John, 1802-1867.

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Kentucky. Governor (1850-1851 : Helm)

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John Larue Helm became governor of Kentucky in 1850, upon the resignation of Governor John J. Crittenden, and completed the final thirteen months of Crittenden's term. He was elected to office in his own right in 1867, but died five days after his inauguration. Helm was a Whig during his first term, and a Democrat by the time of his second term. Born into a prominent Hardin County, Kentucky family on July 4, 1802, Helm studied in local schools and then read law with seve...