Ruby Laffoon

Ruby Laffoon (15th January, 1869 - 01 March 1941) was a Democratic Governor of Kentucky from 1931 - 1935. In the election he beat William Harrison and won with 54.3% of the vote. Laffoon was born, died and buried in Madisonville, Hopkins County, Kentucky.

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15th January - 1869 - 01 March - 1941 - Democratic - Kentucky - 1931 - 1935 - Madisonville - Hopkins County, Kentucky

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During his term as Governor, he created a state sales tax, set a record for the number of pardons and commisioned a record number of Kentucky Colonels; notably Colonel Sanders (KFC).

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State sales tax - Colonel Sanders - KFC

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He was married to Mary Nisbet on 31st January 1894.

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31st January - 1894

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