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]

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Brereton Jones
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58th Governor of Kentucky
In office
December 10, 1991  December 12, 1995
LieutenantPaul Patton
Preceded byWallace Wilkinson
Succeeded byPaul Patton
50th Lieutenant Governor of Kentucky
In office
December 8, 1987  December 10, 1991
GovernorWallace G. Wilkinson
Preceded bySteve Beshear
Succeeded byPaul Patton
Member of the West Virginia House of Delegates
In office
1964–1968
Personal details
Born(1939-06-27)June 27, 1939
Gallipolis, Ohio, U.S.
DiedSeptember 18, 2023(2023-09-18) (aged 84)
Midway, Kentucky, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Other political
affiliations
Republican (until 1975)
Spouse(s)Libby Jones
Alma materUniversity of Virginia
OccupationHorse breeder
ProfessionThoroughbred horse farm owner
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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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