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American politician (1815–1885)
Beriah Magoffin (April 18, 1815 – February 28, 1885) was the 21st governor of Kentucky, serving during the early part of the Civil War. Personally, Magoffin
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United States historic place
The Beriah Magoffin Monument, in Spring Hill Cemetery of Harrodsburg, Kentucky, commemorates Beriah Magoffin, who was governor of Kentucky when the Civil
Beriah_Magoffin_Monument
County in the United States
Counties. It was named for Beriah Magoffin, who was governor of Kentucky (1859–62). The area now encompassed by Kentucky's Magoffin County was first bounded
Magoffin_County,_Kentucky
Resolution passed by the Kentucky Legislature
following Governor Beriah Magoffin's refusal to send troops to aid the Union in invading the South the previous month. Magoffin had flatly refused President
Kentucky Declaration of Neutrality
Kentucky_Declaration_of_Neutrality
Name list
and abolitionist Beriah Magoffin (1815–1885), U.S. politician, a governor of Kentucky Beriah Moore (1919–2005), UK soccer player Beriah Palmer (1740–1812)
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Governor Beriah Magoffin pleaded for the life of his brother with Abraham Lincoln. Ebenezer Magoffin was born in Harrodsburg, Kentucky to Beriah Magoffin, Sr
Ebenezer_Magoffin
Democratic nominee Beriah Magoffin defeated Opposition Party candidate Joshua Fry Bell with 53.10% of the vote. Beriah Magoffin, Democratic Joshua Fry
1859 Kentucky gubernatorial election
1859_Kentucky_gubernatorial_election
Topics referred to by the same term
Magoffin may refer to: Andy Magoffin, Canadian musician and record producer Beriah Magoffin (1815–1885), American politician, Governor of Kentucky, and
Magoffin
Governor of Kentucky
Kentucky, serving the remainder of the unfinished term of Governor Beriah Magoffin. Magoffin, a Confederate sympathizer, became increasingly ineffective after
James_Fisher_Robinson
Head of government of the U.S. state of Kentucky
to the U.S. Senate. Only Beriah Magoffin resigned under duress. A Confederate sympathizer during the Civil War, Magoffin's power was entirely checked
Governor_of_Kentucky
Document issued by seceding US states
1861, Governor Beriah Magoffin issued a proclamation declaring neutrality and urged Kentuckians to stay out of the conflict. While Magoffin didn't think
Ordinance_of_Secession
Confederate Army general and American politician (1823–1914)
of Kentucky in 1857 and was appointed adjutant general by Governor Beriah Magoffin in 1861. In this position, he tried to enforce Kentucky's neutrality
Simon_Bolivar_Buckner
Vice President of the United States from 1857 to 1861
prompting him to enroll in November 1834. Among his schoolmates were Beriah Magoffin, William Birney, Theodore O'Hara, Thomas L. Crittenden, and Jeremiah
John_C._Breckinridge
Kentucky governor Beriah Magoffin requesting that the Commonwealth supply part of the initial 75,000 troops to put down the rebellion. Magoffin, a Southern
Kentucky in the American Civil War
Kentucky_in_the_American_Civil_War
Government of Kentucky in exile (1861–1865)
between the North and South. On December 9, 1860, Kentucky Governor Beriah Magoffin sent a letter to the other slave state governors, suggesting that they
Confederate government of Kentucky
Confederate_government_of_Kentucky
American politician (1800–1859)
This became significant with the onset of the Civil War. Governor Beriah Magoffin, who supported slavery, secession, and states' rights, became increasingly
Linn_Boyd
Region in Kentucky
"waging a bloody and cruel war" against the South, urging Governor Beriah Magoffin to resist Union forces and praising him for refusing to answer Lincoln's
Jackson_Purchase
City in Kentucky, United States
League player William Logan, politician Beriah Magoffin, Governor of Kentucky (1859 − 1862) and namesake of Magoffin County, Kentucky William Sullivan, politician
Harrodsburg,_Kentucky
US politician, 20th governor of Kentucky
Lieutenant James G. Hardy Preceded by Lazarus W. Powell Succeeded by Beriah Magoffin Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Kentucky's 8th district
Charles_S._Morehead
pp. 523–524. "Beriah Magoffin". National Governors Association. December 8, 2015. Retrieved March 1, 2023. "The Inauguration of Magoffin". The Louisville
List_of_governors_of_Kentucky
City in Kentucky, United States
located in downtown Salyersville, describes the biography of Gov. Beriah Magoffin, the county namesake. The First Settlement marker at the eastern Salyersville
Salyersville,_Kentucky
County in Kentucky, United States
League player William Logan, politician Beriah Magoffin, Governor of Kentucky (1859–1862) and namesake of Magoffin County, Kentucky William Sullivan, politician
Mercer_County,_Kentucky
Battle of the American Civil War
seceded from the Union by that date. Pro-Confederate Kentucky Governor Beriah Magoffin refused to send troops, but since the majority of the members of the
Battle_of_Camp_Wildcat
Chargé d'affaires to Central America 1832. Son-in-law of Isaac Shelby. Beriah Magoffin (1815–1885), Kentucky State Court Judge 1840, Kentucky State Senator
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Slave states that did not secede from the Union during the American Civil War
have God on my side, but I must have Kentucky." Kentucky Governor Beriah Magoffin proposed that slave states such as Kentucky should conform to the US
Border states (American Civil War)
Border_states_(American_Civil_War)
Pivotal event in 1861–1865 conflict
its citizens; the state legislature, overriding the veto of Governor Beriah Magoffin, requested assistance from the federal government. Kentucky was never
Turning point of the American Civil War
Turning_point_of_the_American_Civil_War
Coalfield in Kentucky, United States
lowest-ranking counties were Breathitt, Clay, Jackson, Lee, Leslie, and Magoffin. They ranked among the bottom ten counties nationwide. The factors which
Eastern_Kentucky_Coalfield
Head of the Kentucky National Guard in the US
Charles S. Morehead 6 Scott Brown 1859 – 1861 Beriah Magoffin 7 John William Finnell 1861 – 1863 Beriah Magoffin James F. Robinson 8 John Boyle 1863 – 1864
Adjutant_General_of_Kentucky
in the county, which was itself named for James Madison Magoffin County Kentucky Beriah Magoffin, the 21st Governor of Kentucky Mahaska County Iowa Chief
List of U.S. county name etymologies (J–M)
List_of_U.S._county_name_etymologies_(J–M)
Battle of the American Civil War
seceded from the Union by that date. Pro-Confederate Kentucky Governor Beriah Magoffin refused to send troops, but since the majority of the members of the
Battle_of_Barbourville
committee recommends the state remain neutral. On May 20, Governor Beriah Magoffin of Kentucky declares Kentucky to be neutral and forbids both movement
Timeline of events leading to the American Civil War
Timeline_of_events_leading_to_the_American_Civil_War
American abolitionist (1816–1901)
church and college. Although the Feeites appealed to Kentucky Governor Beriah Magoffin for protection, he said he was unable to do so. For a time, townspeople
John_Gregg_Fee
American physician and governor of Kentucky (1816–1887)
in the Confederate Army, he acted as an envoy for Kentucky governor Beriah Magoffin to obtain weapons from Louisiana for the defense of Kentucky, but he
Luke_P._Blackburn
1861 U.S. presidential proclamation signed by Abraham Lincoln
and property, against Northern mendacity and usurpation." Governor Beriah Magoffin of Kentucky declared that they would not send volunteers to a Northern
Proclamation_80
5th congressional district, 1866–1867; U.S. Army Brigadier General) Beriah Magoffin (21st governor of Kentucky, 1859–1862; Kentucky state senator, 1850;
List of Scotch-Irish Americans
List_of_Scotch-Irish_Americans
Vice President of the United States, 1857
aspirations he might harbor. Democrats chose Breckinridge's friend Beriah Magoffin over Linn Boyd as their gubernatorial nominee, bolstering Breckinridge's
Political career of John C. Breckinridge
Political_career_of_John_C._Breckinridge
City in Kentucky, United States
for "waging a bloody and cruel war" against the South, urging Gov. Beriah Magoffin to resist Union forces, and praising him for refusing to answer Lincoln's
Mayfield,_Kentucky
graduated 1844 Thomas Ford, 8th governor of Illinois, studied law Beriah Magoffin, Governor of Kentucky, earned law degree in 1838 Stevens T. Mason (1811–1843)
List of Transylvania University alumni
List_of_Transylvania_University_alumni
American politician
was appointed to visit neutral Kentucky to try to influence Governor Beriah Magoffin into also leading his state from the Union. With the start of the Civil
Winfield_S._Featherston
United States, Jefferson General Hospital. In 1861, Kentucky's governor Beriah Magoffin refused to allow pro-Union forces to mobilize in his state and issued
Indiana in the American Civil War
Indiana_in_the_American_Civil_War
American politician
Powell Democratic nominee for Governor of Kentucky 1855 Succeeded by Beriah Magoffin U.S. House of Representatives Preceded by John H. McHenry Member of the U
Beverly_L._Clarke
U.S. Attorney General and politician from Kentucky (1787–1863)
Rights position was represented by John C. Breckinridge, Governor Beriah Magoffin, and Richard Hawes. The conference failed to produce a united course
John_J._Crittenden
Community center in Deerwood, Minnesota, United States
but during the Great Depression, the town was strapped for cash. Beriah Magoffin Jr., a local resident, secured an option on a lot occupied by the Hilyar
Deerwood_Auditorium
of Kentucky: Charles S. Morehead (Know Nothing) (until August 30), Beriah Magoffin (Democratic) (starting August 30) Governor of Louisiana: Robert C.
1859_in_the_United_States
Battle of the American Civil War
regiment. Magoffin is notable as the brother of Kentucky Governor Beriah Magoffin. General Pope learned on the evening of December 18 that Robertson's
Skirmish_at_Blackwater_Creek
American politician
office prior to his appointment as a circuit court judge by Governor Beriah Magoffin in 1861. He was elected to represent Kentucky's Eighth District in
Milton_J._Durham
American politician and criminal (born 1831)
governor Beriah Magoffin, and supported the Breckinridge wing of Kentucky's Democratic party during the American Civil War. Though Magoffin resigned in
Honest_Dick_Tate
1861 American Civil War battle
of Missouri furnish to carry on any such unholy crusade", and Gov. Beriah Magoffin wrote, "Kentucky will furnish no troops for the wicked purpose of subduing
Battle_of_Fort_Sumter
American politician
with John J. Crittenden and Samuel S. Nicholas. Kentucky governor Beriah Magoffin, John C. Breckinridge, and Richard Hawes represented the southern sympathizers
Archibald_Dixon
relocated in 2017 to Brandenburg. 46 Mercer Beriah Magoffin Monument 1900 Harrodsburg At the gravesite of Beriah Magoffin, who was Kentucky's governor when war
List of American Civil War monuments in Kentucky
List_of_American_Civil_War_monuments_in_Kentucky
Politics in the US state of Kentucky
(KN) 8D, 2KN 1858 20KN, 18D 62D, 38KN 1859 Lazarus Powell (D) 5D, 5O Beriah Magoffin (D) Linn Boyd (D) Thomas Bell Monroe Jr. (D) Andrew J. James (D) Grant
Political party strength in Kentucky
Political_party_strength_in_Kentucky
698 441 sq mi (1,142 km2) Magoffin County 153 Salyersville 1860 Floyd County, Johnson County and Morgan County Beriah Magoffin, twenty-first Governor of
List_of_counties_in_Kentucky
United States historic place
the wisest & best Union men in Ky. & Tenn." On August 26, Governor Beriah Magoffin received a reply from President Lincoln that stated Camp Dick Robinson
Camp_Dick_Robinson
for the war even before Lincoln's election. When Kentucky governor Beriah Magoffin established pro-Southern Home Guards in March 1860, the Lexington Rifles
Lexington in the American Civil War
Lexington_in_the_American_Civil_War
Spouses of the governors of Kentucky, USA
December 1871. p. 3. Retrieved 1 May 2025. "First Lady Anna Nelson Shelby Magoffin (1818-1880)". Kentucky State Digital Archives. Kentucky Department for
First ladies and gentlemen of Kentucky
First_ladies_and_gentlemen_of_Kentucky
Kirkwood (Republican) (starting January 11) Governor of Kentucky: Beriah Magoffin (Democratic) Governor of Louisiana: Robert C. Wickliffe (Democratic)
1860_in_the_United_States
United States historic place
that were statues, of which eight were erected in cemeteries. The Beriah Magoffin Monument, within Spring Hill Cemetery as well, is also part of the
Confederate Monument in Harrodsburg
Confederate_Monument_in_Harrodsburg
Robinson (Republican) (starting February 9) Governor of Kentucky: Beriah Magoffin (Democratic) Governor of Louisiana: Thomas Overton Moore (Democratic)
1861_in_the_United_States
American politician and newspaper editor (1830–1886)
nevertheless wrong both in spirit and principle". Kentucky governor Beriah Magoffin wrote a letter to Major that was later published echoing thoughts of
S._I._M._Major
Elected US official
vacant from July 16, 1856 - [?] 1859 17 Linn Boyd Democratic 1859 Beriah Magoffin 18 Richard Taylor Jacob Democratic 1863–1864 Thomas E. Bramlette Office
Lieutenant Governor of Kentucky
Lieutenant_Governor_of_Kentucky
resolution adopted by Unionist-dominated legislature, though governor Beriah Magoffin was an advocate of secession. May 20, 1861 • Kentucky, trying to remain
Timeline of Kentucky in the American Civil War
Timeline_of_Kentucky_in_the_American_Civil_War
American politician (1825–1866)
condemned President Lincoln for waging an unjust war, and praised Governor Beriah Magoffin for refusing Lincoln's call for troops. The report also condemned the
Henry_Cornelius_Burnett
Major stronghold of Union forces
States Abraham Lincoln called for 75,000 volunteers. Kentucky Governor Beriah Magoffin refused to send any men to act against the Southern states, and both
Louisville in the American Civil War
Louisville_in_the_American_Civil_War
of Kansas: Charles L. Robinson (Republican) Governor of Kentucky: Beriah Magoffin (Democratic) (until August 18), James F. Robinson (Democratic) (starting
1862_in_the_United_States
American journalist and politician
the wartime succession of events occurring after the governorship of Beriah Magoffin in 1862. Timmons, William H. (January 1, 1974). John F. Finerty Reports
John_F._Finerty
United States Representative; Second Confederate governor of Kentucky
neutrality. In May 1861, Hawes, Breckinridge, and Kentucky governor Beriah Magoffin represented the pro-slavery viewpoint at a convention to decide Kentucky's
Richard_Hawes
American politician (1811–1870)
the 1859 Kentucky gubernatorial election. He would lose to Democrat Beriah Magoffin, winning 46.9% of the vote. In February 1861 he was sent by Kentucky
Joshua_Fry_Bell
American politician (1788–1869)
1841–1845 Succeeded by Cave Johnson Party political offices Preceded by Beriah Magoffin Democratic nominee for Governor of Kentucky 1863 Succeeded by John
Charles_A._Wickliffe
List of Kentucky state legislatures
election 1861 First Extraordinary Session January 17, 1861 April 5, 1861 Beriah Magoffin [data missing] August 1859 1861 Second Extraordinary Session May 6
List of Kentucky General Assemblies
List_of_Kentucky_General_Assemblies
Lawrence Lee Leslie Letcher Lewis Lincoln Livingston Logan Lyon Madison Magoffin Marion Marshall Martin Mason McCracken McCreary McLean Meade Menifee Mercer
National Register of Historic Places listings in Mercer County, Kentucky
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