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History of Stanford, (Lincoln County) KentuckyOur database does not include an historic photo for Stanford, (Lincoln County) Kentucky, do you have one you would like to contribute? Contact Us! 15% - 35% off all Products ยป The Ready Store Biographies:Thomas Montgomery Biography Thomas Montgomery, representative, was born in Nelson county, Va., previous to 1779; son of William Montgomery, and grandson of William Montgomery, who removed with his wife and sons and their families to Kentucky from Virginia in 1779, and in 1780 settled near the head of Greene river about twelve miles from Logan's fort. In March of that year, William Montgomery the elder was killed in an attack on the settlement by the Indians. Thomas received a thorough English education, was admitted to the bar, and practised at Stanford, Ky. He served as judge of the circuit court of Lincoln county; was a Democratic representative in the 13th congress, 1813-15; was elected to the 16th congress to fill out the unexpired term of Tunstall Quarles, Jr., and to the 17th congress, serving 1820-23. He died at Stanford, Ky., April 2, 1828. |
Kentucky Facts: Lincoln County Facts: Seat: StanfordEstablished: 1780 Formed from: Kentucky Co. VA Additional Local History Notes: The 1854 Gazetteer of the United States by Thomas Baldwin shows: STANFORD, a post-village, capital of Lincoln county, Kentucky, is situated 50 miles S. from Frankfort, and 1 mile from Logan's Old Fort. The village has a turnpike to Frankfort, and contains 2 or 3 churches, 1 academy, and about 10 stores. Population, near 800. Stanford is situated 287 meters above sea level. |