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1882 James T. Morehead (1797-1854
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KY, USA
Category: Markers
Marker reads, KY first native son to become governor was born in Bullitt Co. but reared in Logan Co. He read law under John J. Crittenden; began practice in Bowling Green. Served in KY. House of Rep., and elected lt. governor. At Gov. Breathitts death, Morehead became chief executive, 1834-1836. A close Whig ally of Henry Clay, he was in U.S. Senate, 1841-1847. Buried in Frankfort.
