James
Bennett
McCreary
Born in Richmond, Kentucky, United States
Ancestors 
Son of Edmond Robert McCreary
and Sabrina (Bennett) McCreary
Brother of
Mattie Vorilis McCreary
Husband of
Sarah Catherine (Hughes) McCreary
— married
[date unknown] [location unknown]
Father of
Robert Hughes McCreary
Died
at age 80
in Richmond, Kentucky, United States
Profile last modified
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| Preceded by 26th Governor Preston Leslie 36th Governor Augustus E. Willson Preceded by William Joseph Deboe |
James B. McCreary 27th Governor of Kentucky 1875—1879  1911—1915 US Senator (Class 3) from Kentucky  |
Succeeded by 28th Governor Luke P. Blackburn 38th Governor Augustus Owsley Stanley Succeeded by William O'Connell Bradley |
Biography
James McCreary is Notable.
James McCreary served in the United States Civil War.
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Side: CSA
Regiment(s): 11th Regiment, Kentucky Cavalry
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Regiment(s): 11th Regiment, Kentucky Cavalry
- McCreary County, Kentucky is named in his honor.
Sources
- Find A Grave: Memorial #7909094
- James B. McCreary on Wikipedia
- "A Forgotten Son of Old Kentucky" By Scott K. Williams, a McCreary kinsman.
- Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
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