George Madison
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George Madison was not only in the Revolutionary War, he also served in the War of 1812. Madison became Kentucky's sixth governor, but only served briefly due to his death in office. Courtesy of the Kentucky Historical Society.
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Veterans of the American Revolution Elected Governor
Historical Marker #1372 in Frankfort notes the Revolutionary War service of the state's early governors.
Although only one formal engagement occurred in what would become Kentucky (the Battle of Blue Licks, August 19, 1782), the Revolutionary…