Brereton C. Jones

Brereton Chandler Jones (born June 27, 1939) is an American politician. From 1987 to 1991, he was the 50th lieutenant governor of Kentucky and from 1991 to 1995, he was the state's 58th governor.[1]

Brereton Jones
58th Governor of Kentucky
In office
December 10, 1991  December 12, 1995
LieutenantPaul Patton
Preceded byWallace Wilkinson
Succeeded byPaul Patton
50th Lieutenant Governor of Kentucky
In office
December 8, 1987  December 10, 1991
GovernorWallace G. Wilkinson
Preceded bySteve Beshear
Succeeded byPaul Patton
Member of the West Virginia House of Delegates
In office
1964–1968
Personal details
Born (1939-06-27) June 27, 1939
Gallipolis, Ohio, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic (since 1975)
Other political
affiliations
Republican (until 1975)
Spouse(s)Libby Jones
Alma materUniversity of Virginia
OccupationHorse breeder
ProfessionThoroughbred horse farm owner

References

  1. Brammer, Jack (1988-09-15). "Wilkinson: Jones is Backstabber \ Lieutenant Governor Says He Won't Be 'Yes Boy'". Lexington Herald-Leader.


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