Tim Tingle
Governor John W. Stevenson Records
1867-1871
Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives Frankfort, KY 40601-0537 USA
Collection is open for research.
Governor John W. Stevenson Records, 1867-1871, Ky-Ar1184, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives, Frankfort.
12 cubic ft.
Governor John W. Stevenson served in office from 1867-1871 as a Democratic Party affiliate. Originally from Virginia, Stevenson resided in Kenton County, KY. His occupation was Lawyer. Stevenson succeeded to office upon the death of Governor Helm, facing post-war issues of civil rights and violence. John W. Stevenson resigned as Governor in 1871 to become a U.S. Senator.
The first eleven pages contain entries for Governor John L. Helm, who died after five days in office.