John Speed (Kentucky)

John Speed (May 17, 1772 – March 30, 1840) was an American judge and farmer in Louisville, Kentucky. He built the Farmington estate and served briefly in the American Indian Wars.

John Speed
Speed in 1900 newspaper
Born(1772-05-17)May 17, 1772
DiedMarch 30, 1840(1840-03-30) (aged 67)
Resting placeCave Hill Cemetery
Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
Occupations
  • Judge
  • farmer
  • soldier
Spouses
Abby Lemaster
(died 1807)
    Lucy Gilmer Fry
    (m. 1808)
    Children15, including James and Joshua Fry
    RelativesThomas Speed (brother)
    James Breckenridge Speed (grandson)
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