Bramlette, Gov: Thomas E., was born in Cum- berland Co., Ky., Jan. 3, 1817.

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Bramlette, Gov: Thomas E., was born in Cum- berland Co., Ky., Jan. 3, 1817. In early life ‘he joined a Baptist church, and was active in the councils of his denomination. He was admitted to the practice of law in 1837. In 1841 he was elected to the State Legislature ; here his splendid abilities speedily attracted public attention. In 1849 he was appointed Commonwealth’s attorney. In 1852 he moved from Burksyille to Columbia, Ky., and was elected circuit judge, and filled the position during six years. At the breaking out of the Re- bellion he accepted a colonel’s commission, raised a regiment of volunteers, and entered the Federal army. In 1862 he resigned to accept the appoint- ment of U.S. attorney for Kentucky. In 1863 he was commissioned major-general, While orzan- izing his division he was nominated candidate for governor. Again he resigned his position in the army, and was elected governor of the Common- wealth, in which capacity he served four years. He now became weary of the burdens of public office, and settled in Louisville, where he enjoyed an extensive and lucrative practice of law until his death, Jan. 12, 1875. From the Baptist Encyclopedia by William Cathcart photos from findagrave