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History of Spencer County KentuckySelect a City, Town, Village or Township: No Data Yet -- Coming Soon! Our on-site database does not include an historic photo for Spencer County Kentucky, do you have one you would like to contribute? Contact Us! 15% - 35% off all Products ยป The Ready Store Biographies:A Biography of George Gilmore Gilbert George Gilmore Gilbert, representative, was born in Spencer county, Ky., in 1850; son of James and Elizabeth Gilbert; grandson of John Webster Gilbert; and great-grandson of John Webster Gilbert, a captain in the Revolutionary war, who enlisted at Bedford Court-house, Nov. 22, 1779. George was graduated at Cecilian college, Ky., in 1868, finished his academic education at Lynland institute in 1870, and was graduated in law from the University of Louisville in 1873. He was attorney for Spencer county, 1876-80; a member of the state senate, 1885-89, and chairman of the judiciary committee; a delegate to the Democratic national convention in 1896, and a Democratic representative from the 8th district of Kentucky in the 56th congress, 1899-1901. Local History and Genealogy Links: |
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Spencer County Facts: Seat: TaylorsvilleEstablished: 1824 Formed from: Shelby, Bullitt and Nelson |