James Garrard

from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
James Garrard signature

James Garrard (born January 14, 1749 in Stafford County , Colony of Virginia , † January 19, 1822 in Bourbon County , Kentucky ) was an American politician ( Democratic Republican Party ) and governor of the state of Kentucky.

Early years

James Garrard was a colonel in the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War . From 1782 he lived near what is now Paris in Kentucky, which at that time still belonged to Virginia. There he campaigned for the building of churches. He himself was a preacher in a Baptist church . He has been politically active since 1779, when he was elected to the Virginia House of Representatives. He was a member of the Danville Congregation of 1785 which discussed the establishment of a new state. Garrard was also present at the following conventions in 1787 and 1788, as well as at the constituent conference in 1792. The efforts of these assemblies were successful and resulted in the separation of the Virginia area and the establishment of the state of Kentucky. It joined the Union on June 1, 1792.

Kentucky governor

In 1796, Garrard was elected second governor of Kentucky to succeed Isaac Shelby . Although the election result was very close and even contested, he managed to overcome these internal political tensions. In 1800 he was elected to a second term. During his tenure, new counties and municipalities emerged. The judicial districts were also determined and an insurance company was given the banking monopoly.

After the end of his second term, he retired to his farm. Garrard, who was very popular in his state, died on January 19, 1822 and was buried in the Bourbon County cemetery.

According to him, Garrard County named in Kentucky.

literature

Web links

personal data
SURNAME Garrard, James
BRIEF DESCRIPTION American politician
DATE OF BIRTH January 14, 1749
PLACE OF BIRTH Stafford County , Virginia
DATE OF DEATH January 19, 1822
Place of death Bourbon County , Kentucky