Governor Stanley and the First Lady

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Governor Stanley and the First Lady

Governor Stanley is pictured here with his wife, Sue Soaper Stanley, whom he married in 1903. Together, they had three children. Courtesy of the University of Kentucky.

This file appears in: Augustus Owsley Stanley

By McKenzie Martin
Historical Marker #1777 in Henderson County commemorates Augustus Owsley Stanley, a Kentucky governor and U.S. congressman who used his charisma and colorful oratorical skills to win elected office. Born in Shelbyville on May 21, 1867, to William…