John LaRue Helm was the 18th and 24th governor of Kentucky, although his service in that office totaled less than fourteen months. He also represented Hardin County in both houses of the Kentucky General Assembly and was chosen to be the Speaker of the Kentucky House of Representatives four times. In 1838, his sole bid for federal office ended in defeat when his opponent, Willis Green, was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives.

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Occupation: lawyer, politician
Position held: Governor of Kentucky, Governor of Kentucky, member of the Kentucky House of Representatives, member of the State Senate of Kentucky
Citizenship: United States
Born: July 4, 1802

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John L. Helm

Governor of Kentucky (1802-1867)

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About John L. Helm

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Occupation: lawyer, politician
Position held: Governor of Kentucky, Governor of Kentucky, member of the Kentucky House of Representatives, member of the State Senate of Kentucky
Citizenship: United States
Born: July 4, 1802

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September 8, 1867

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