James E. Cantrill

James Edwards Cantrill (June 20, 1839 – April 5, 1908) was elected the 22nd Lieutenant Governor of Kentucky serving from 1879 to 1883 under Governor Luke P. Blackburn. He also served as a circuit court judge starting in 1892, and in 1898 was elected to the Court of Appeals bench.

James Edwards Cantrill
22nd Lieutenant Governor of Kentucky
In office
1879–1883
GovernorLuke P. Blackburn
Preceded byJohn C. Underwood
Succeeded byJames R. Hindman
Personal details
Born(1839-06-20)June 20, 1839
Bourbon County, Kentucky
DiedApril 5, 1908(1908-04-05) (aged 68)
Georgetown, Kentucky
Political partyDemocratic
Spouses
  • Jennie Moore (?-1879) m. 1869
  • Mary Cecil Cantrill (1848-1928)
Military service
Allegiance Confederate States
Branch/service Confederate States Army
Rank Captain
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War
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