William C. McChord Memoir, 1926.

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William C. McChord Memoir, 1926.

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Collection consists of a photocopy of the 163-page memoir of Washington County native William C. McChord. Early part of the memoir recounts his experiences growing up with a "large family composed of the white members and about 75 negroes of all ages." Of particular interest is a gripping account of McChord's mother intervening in the sale of a young slave (35-37). McChord also relays an eyewitness account of touring the scene, as a twelve-year-old, on the day after the Battle of Perryville (52-57). McChord records the recollections of William Hardesty who claims to have been present at the marriage of Abraham Lincoln's parents, Thomas Lincoln and Nancy Hanks (86-90). As Washington County Attorney, McChord participated in negotiations regarding extension of the rail service to the county, a process he discusses in considerable detail (100-121). McChord's memoir also recounts his role in state government. He details his work on the Revisory Commission charged with bringing Kentucky statutes into conformity with the 1891 Kentucky Constitution (133-137. He also includes accounts of the nominating convention of 1889 in which he support John Young Brown (129-133) and his leadership in the faction that split from the Democratic party to oppose William Goebel's gubernatorial bid in 1900 (137-149).

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