1883 James Guthrie 1792-1869

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Marker reads, Guthrie-lawyer, statesman, and financier-became a noted leader interested in both the development of resources and politics. In Gen. Assembly he promoted legislation for Bank of Kentucky and framed its charter. Guthrie strongly advocated railroad construction. During Civil War, he was conservative Unionist. As L&N pres., he placed railroad in service of U.S. government. Reverse, James Guthrie 1792-1869 - This railroad promoter and U.S. Secretary of Treasury was born near Bloomfield. Appointed, at age 28, Commonwealths Attorney by Governor Adair. He represented Jefferson Co. and Louisville in General Assembly, 1827-40. Guthrie served as president of Kentucky Constitutional Conv., 1849; as U.S. Treasurer, 1853-57, under Pierce; and in U.S. Senate, 1865-68.