Lawyers and Lawmakers of Kentucky, by H. Levin, editor, 1897. Published
by Lewis Publishing Company, Chicago.  Reprinted by Southern Historical
Press.  p. 482.  Logan County.

JOHN BREATHITT, governor of Kentucky, was born near New London, Virginia,
on the 9th of September, 1786.  In 1800 his father removed to Logan
county, and John acquired a fair education there.  He became proficient
in surveying and served as deputy in surveying lands in Illinois during
the territorial days.  Subsequently he engaged in teaching school, but
preferring a broader field he studied law under the direction of Judge
Caleb Wallace, and was admitted to the bar in 1810.  His thorough
understanding of the principles of law and his aptness in applying them
to the points in controversy, combined with his honorable business
methods, made him successful.
     In 1811 he was elected to represent Logan county in the general
assembly and was several times re-elected.  In 1828 he was elected
lieutenant-governor, filling the position with distinguished ability
for four years; and in 1832 was elected governor, but died before the
expiration of his term, at the governor's residence in Frankfort,
February 21, 1834.  In politics he was a Democrat and stood in great
favor with his party; his public career was irreproachable.  He was a
man of high character, always commanded the confidence and respect of
those with whom he was associated.  He left the impress of his strong
individuality upon the legislation of the state.

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