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Thomas Metcalfe

Thomas Metcalfe

Former Governor of Kentucky
Thomas Metcalfe, also known as Thomas Metcalf or as "Stonehammer", was a U.S. Representative, Senator, and the tenth Governor of Kentucky. He was the first gubernatorial candidate in the state's history to be chosen by a nominating convention... Wikipedia
Born: March 20, 1780, Fauquier County, VA
Died: August 18, 1855 (age 75 years), Nicholas County, KY
Party: Whig Party
Previous offices: Senator, KY (1848–1849), Governor of Kentucky (1828–1832), Representative (1819–1828), and more
Spouse: Nancy Mason (m. 1806)