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James W. Blackburn was born on April 30, 1841, in [[Woodford County, Kentucky]], to Edward "Ned" Blackburn and Lavinia Bell.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Kentucky: Secretary of State - Online Services |url=https://web.sos.ky.gov/ofx/secsofstate?id=45 |access-date=2023-12-13 |website=web.sos.ky.gov}}</ref> |
James W. Blackburn was born on April 30, 1841, in [[Woodford County, Kentucky]], to Edward "Ned" Blackburn and Lavinia Bell.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Kentucky: Secretary of State - Online Services |url=https://web.sos.ky.gov/ofx/secsofstate?id=45 |access-date=2023-12-13 |website=web.sos.ky.gov}}</ref> |
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In 1861, Blackburn joined the [[Confederate States Army]] and until 1864, when he was taken prisoner. In February 1865, he was released and served until the end of the war.<ref name=":0" /> |
In 1861, Blackburn joined the [[Confederate States Army]], and until 1864, when he was taken prisoner. In February 1865, he was released and served until the end of the war.<ref name=":0" /> |
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In the [[1870 United States census]], he was listed as a farmer with |
In the [[1870 United States census]], he was listed as a farmer with four children, James, Samuel, Mary, and Henrietta.<ref name=":0" /> |
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In 1875, Blackburn was elected a member of the [[Kentucky Senate]], a position he held until 1879.<ref name=":0" /> In 1880, he was appointed Secretary of State of Kentucky by his brother and [[Governor of Kentucky|Governor]] [[Luke P. Blackburn]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=May 7, 1880 |title=KENTUCKY LEGISLATURE |pages=10 |work=[[The Cincinnati Enquirer]]}}</ref> He served in that position until 1883. He was also a member of the 1890 Kentucky |
In 1875, Blackburn was elected a member of the [[Kentucky Senate]], a position he held until 1879.<ref name=":0" /> In 1880, he was appointed Secretary of State of Kentucky by his brother and [[Governor of Kentucky|Governor]] [[Luke P. Blackburn]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=May 7, 1880 |title=KENTUCKY LEGISLATURE |pages=10 |work=[[The Cincinnati Enquirer]]}}</ref> He served in that position until 1883. He was also a member of the 1890 Kentucky Constitutional Convention, which introduced amendments to the [[Kentucky Constitution]].<ref name=":0" /> |
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Blackburn possibly moved to [[Hamilton County, Ohio]], |
Blackburn possibly moved to [[Hamilton County, Ohio]], sometime after 1900. The [[1920 United States census]] lists a James Blackburn from Kentucky as living in [[Symmes Township, Hamilton County, Ohio]], with a birth date of "about 1840." James Blackburn, living in Ohio, died on February 17, 1926.<ref name=":0" /> |
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James W. Blackburn | |
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| 47th Secretary of State of Kentucky | |
| In office May 6, 1880 – September 4, 1883 | |
| Governor | Luke P. Blackburn |
| Preceded by | Samuel B. Churchill |
| Succeeded by | James A. McKenzie |
| Member of the Kentucky Senate | |
| In office 1875–1879 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 30, 1841 Woodford County, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Died | Unknown |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Henrietta |
| Relations | Luke P. Blackburn (brother) J. C. S. Blackburn (brother) |
| Children | 4 |
| Parent(s) | Edward "Ned" Blackburn Lavinia Bell |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Confederate States of America |
| Years of service | 1861–1865 |
James W. Blackburn (April 30, 1841 – unknown) was an American politician who served as Secretary of State of Kentucky from 1880 to 1883. He also served as a member of the Kentucky Senate from 1875 to 1879. He was a member of the Democratic Party.
Biography[edit]
James W. Blackburn was born on April 30, 1841, in Woodford County, Kentucky, to Edward "Ned" Blackburn and Lavinia Bell.[1]
In 1861, Blackburn joined the Confederate States Army, and until 1864, when he was taken prisoner. In February 1865, he was released and served until the end of the war.[1]
In the 1870 United States census, he was listed as a farmer with four children, James, Samuel, Mary, and Henrietta.[1]
In 1875, Blackburn was elected a member of the Kentucky Senate, a position he held until 1879.[1] In 1880, he was appointed Secretary of State of Kentucky by his brother and Governor Luke P. Blackburn.[2] He served in that position until 1883. He was also a member of the 1890 Kentucky Constitutional Convention, which introduced amendments to the Kentucky Constitution.[1]
Blackburn possibly moved to Hamilton County, Ohio, sometime after 1900. The 1920 United States census lists a James Blackburn from Kentucky as living in Symmes Township, Hamilton County, Ohio, with a birth date of "about 1840." James Blackburn, living in Ohio, died on February 17, 1926.[1]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d e f "Kentucky: Secretary of State - Online Services". web.sos.ky.gov. Retrieved 2023-12-13.
- ^ "KENTUCKY LEGISLATURE". The Cincinnati Enquirer. May 7, 1880. p. 10.