James B. McCreary
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James Bennett McCreary was an American lawyer and politician from Kentucky. He was a member of the Democratic Party; identified with its reform wing.
McCreary in 1914
Catherine Hughes McCreary
John Marshall Harlan, McCreary's opponent in the 1875 gubernatorial contest
J. C. W. Beckham, McCreary's sometime ally, succeeded him in the Senate.
McCreary County, Kentucky
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McCreary County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2020 census, the population was 16,888. Its county seat is Whitley City. The county is named for James B. McCreary, a Confe
James B. McCreary
…of the new governor's mansion and exerted considerable influence on the construction plans. His term expired in 1915, and he died three years later. McCreary County was formed during McCreary's second term in office and was named in his honor. James Bennett McCreary was born in Richmond, Kentucky, on July 8, 1838…
McCreary County courthouse in Whitley City
Natural Arch, a prominent feature of Daniel Boone National Forest, is located in McCreary County.