Brereton Chandler Jones (June 27, 1939 – September 18, 2023) was an American politician. From 1987 to 1991, he was the 50th lieutenant governor of Kentucky and from 1991 to 1995, he was the state's 58th governor.[1]
Brereton Jones | |
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58th Governor of Kentucky | |
In office December 10, 1991 – December 12, 1995 | |
Lieutenant | Paul Patton |
Preceded by | Wallace Wilkinson |
Succeeded by | Paul Patton |
50th Lieutenant Governor of Kentucky | |
In office December 8, 1987 – December 10, 1991 | |
Governor | Wallace G. Wilkinson |
Preceded by | Steve Beshear |
Succeeded by | Paul Patton |
Member of the West Virginia House of Delegates | |
In office 1964–1968 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Gallipolis, Ohio, U.S. | June 27, 1939
Died | September 18, 2023 84) Midway, Kentucky, U.S. | (aged
Political party | Democratic |
Other political affiliations | Republican (until 1975) |
Spouse(s) | Libby Jones |
Alma mater | University of Virginia |
Occupation | Horse breeder |
Profession | Thoroughbred horse farm owner |
Jones died on September 18, 2023 at his farm in Midway, Kentucky from a long-illness at the age of 84.[2]
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