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History of Allen County KentuckySelect a City, Town, Village or Township: Our database does not include an historic photo for Allen County Kentucky, do you have one you would like to contribute? Contact Us! 15% - 35% off all Products ยป The Ready Store Biographies:A Short Biography of Isaac Herschel Goodnight Isaac Herschel Goodnight, representative, was born in Allen county, Ky., Jan. 31, 1849; son of Isaac and Lucinda (Billingsley) Goodknight. In 1870 he removed to Franklin, Ky. He was graduated from Cumberland university, Lebanon, Ky., in 1872; attended the law department of the same university till 1873; was admitted to the bar in 1874, and settled to practice in Franklin. He represented Simpson county in the state legislature in 1877-78, and was a Democratic representative from Kentucky in the 51st, 52d and 53d congresses, 1889-95. He was elected judge of the 7th Kentucky circuit court district in 1897. Local History and Genealogy Links: |
Kentucky Facts: Allen County Facts: Seat: ScottsvilleEstablished: 1815 Formed from: Barren and Warren
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