John C. Underwood
Encyclopedia
John Cox Underwood was the 20th Lieutenant Governor of Kentucky
serving in that capacity from 1875 to 1879.
Underwood was born at Georgetown University
in Washington, DC. He was a member of the Odd Fellows
, and was elected Lieutenant Governor under Governor
James B. McCreary
. He died on October 29, 1913 at New York City.
Lieutenant Governor of Kentucky
The office of lieutenant governor of Kentucky has existed under the last three of Kentucky's four constitutions, beginning in 1797. The lieutenant governor serves as governor of Kentucky under circumstances similar to the Vice President of the United States assuming the powers of the presidency...
serving in that capacity from 1875 to 1879.
Underwood was born at Georgetown University
Georgetown University
Georgetown University is a private, Jesuit, research university whose main campus is in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C. Founded in 1789, it is the oldest Catholic university in the United States...
in Washington, DC. He was a member of the Odd Fellows
Odd Fellows
Odd Fellows is a name broadly referring to any of a large number of friendly societies, fraternal and service organizations and/or Lodges.-Societies using the name "Odd Fellows" or variations:...
, and was elected Lieutenant Governor under Governor
Governor of Kentucky
The Governor of the Commonwealth of Kentucky is the head of the executive branch of government in the U.S. state of Kentucky. Fifty-six men and one woman have served as Governor of Kentucky. The governor's term is four years in length; since 1992, incumbents have been able to seek re-election once...
James B. McCreary
James B. McCreary
James Bennett McCreary was a lawyer and politician from the US state of Kentucky. He represented the state in both houses of the U.S. Congress and served as its 27th and 37th governor...
. He died on October 29, 1913 at New York City.
External links
- The Political Graveyard: Index to Politicians: Underwood at politicalgraveyard.com