John LaRue Helm was the 18th and 24th governor of the U.S. Commonwealth of Kentucky, although his service in that office totaled less than fourteen months. Wikipedia
Born: July 4, 1802, Hardin County, KY
Died: September 8, 1867 (age 65 years), Elizabethtown, KY
Children: Benjamin Hardin Helm and Lucinda Barbour Helm
Previous offices: Governor of Kentucky (1867–1867), Governor of Kentucky (1850–1851), and Lieutenant Governor of Kentucky (1848–1850)
Grandchild: Katherine Helm
Grandparent: John LaRue
Party: Democratic Party
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