James P. Lewis
James P. Lewis (September 8, 1869 – May 22, 1942) was an American educator, politician, and banker who served as Secretary of State of Kentucky from 1916 to 1920. He also served as Judge/Executive of Letcher County, Kentucky from 1902 to 1906, and Kentucky state banking commissioner from 1920 to 1923. He was a member of the Republican Party.
James P. Lewis | |
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Lewis in 1915 | |
| Kentucky State Banking Commissioner | |
| In office 1920–1923 | |
| Governor | Edwin P. Morrow |
| 60th Secretary of State of Kentucky | |
| In office January 1, 1916 – January 1, 1920 | |
| Governor | Augustus O. Stanley James D. Black Edwin P. Morrow |
| Preceded by | Carl F. Crecelius |
| Succeeded by | Fred A. Vaughn |
| Judge/Executive of Letcher County, Kentucky | |
| In office 1902–1906 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 8, 1869 Partridge, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Died | May 22, 1942 (aged 72) Hazard, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Resting place | Georgetown Cemetery |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Maria Caudill (m. 1895) |
| Children | 11 |
| Parent(s) | Wilson Lewis Katie Collier |
| Education | Curry College Union College Holbrook Normal College Northern Indiana University |
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