This picture was sent to me thanks to Richard R. Pearson ([contact link]), whose ancestor, Catherine D. Bishop, was the Governor's sister.
Gov. Bishop (4 Nov 1812-2 Mar 1893), was born in Fleming County, Kentucky, the son of George Bishop and Nancy Moore, and died 2 March 1893 in Jacksonville, Florida. On May 11, 1834, he married Mary Threlkeld (Jan 17, 1817-May 27, 1882).
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Original photos of the politicians and political events throughout the past few centuries.
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