Kentucky Senator Bourbon

John G. Carlisle was a leader of the “Bourbon Democrats” who fought for passage of the bottled-in-bond act of 1897. Protecting Americans from tainted whiskey. In addition to his time as U.S. Senato...

William J. Deboe of Crittenden County was the first Kentucky Republican to serve in the U.S. Senate. He served one 6-year term from 1897-1903. Both a Doctor and a Lawyer, he also served as school s...

William J. Deboe of Crittenden County was the first Kentucky Republican to serve in the U.S. Senate. He served one 6-year term from 1897-1903. Both a Doctor and a Lawyer, he also served as school s...