James W. Blackburn
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.
James W. Blackburn | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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]