James B. McCreary
James B. McCreary McCreary in 1914 37th Governor of Kentucky In office December 12, 1911 – December 7, 1915 Lieutenant Edward J. McDermott Preceded by Augustus E. Willson Succeeded by Augustus O. Stanley United States Senator from Kentucky In office March 4, 1903 – March 3, 1909 Preceded by William J. Deboe Succeeded by William O. Bradley Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Kentucky's 8th district In office March 4, 1885 – March 3, 1897 Preceded by Philip B. Thompson, Jr. Succeeded by George M. Davison 27th Governor of Kentucky In office August 31, 1875 – September 2, 1879 Lieutenant John C. Underwood Preceded by Preston H. Leslie Succeeded by Luke P. Blackburn Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives In office 1869–1875 Personal details Born James Bennett McCreary ( 1838-07-08 ) July 8, 1838 Richmond, Kentucky Died October 8, 1918 (1918-10-08) (aged 80) Richmond, Kentucky Res