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History of Christian County KentuckySelect a City, Town, Village or Township: Our database does not include an historic photo for Christian County Kentucky, do you have one you would like to contribute? Contact Us! 15% - 35% off all Products ยป The Ready Store Biographies:Biography of James A. Mackenzie James A. Mackenzie, representative, was born in Christian county, Ky., Aug. 1, 1840. He matriculated at Centre college, Danville, Ky., in the class of 1858, but was not graduated. He was admitted to the bar in 1861 and engaged in practice, but subsequently abandoned it for agricultural pursuits at Longview, Ky. He was a representative in the state legislature. 1867-71; a presidential elector for the state at large on the Democratic ticket in 1872, and was a representative from the second Kentucky district in the 45th, 46th and 47th congresses, 1877-83. He was appointed U.S. minister to Peru, by President Cleveland in 1893, served until the close of the Democratic administration in 1897, and then resumed farming at Longview. Local History and Genealogy Links: |
Kentucky Facts: Christian County Facts: Seat: HopkinsvilleEstablished: 1797 Formed from: Logan
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