Who are the Governors?

Click on a governor’s name or photo to view his expanded bio.

Beriah Magoffin 1859-62
Beriah Magoffin 1859-62
Party: Democrat, Southern Rights.
Residence: Harrodsburg, Mercer County
Occupation: Lawyer and Farmer

James Fisher Robinson, 1862-63
James Fisher Robinson, 1862-63
Party: Whig, Unionist.
Residence: Georgetown, Scott County.
Occupation: Banker and Lawyer

Thomas Elliott Bramlette, 1863-67
Thomas Elliott Bramlette, 1863-67
Party: Whig, Union Democrat.
Residence: Columbia, Adair County.
Occupation: Lawyer and Judge

George Washington Johnson, 1861-62
George Washington Johnson, 1861-62
Party: Democrat, Southern Rights.
Residence: Georgetown, Scott County.
Occupation: Lawyer and Planter

Richard Hawes, 1862-65
Richard Hawes, 1862-65
Party: Democrat, Southern Rights.
Residence: Paris, Bourbon County.
Occupation: Lawyer and Farmer