Ruby Laffoon (January 15, 1869 - March 1, 1941) was a Democratic Party Governor of Kentucky from 1931 - 1935. In the election he beat William B. Harrison and won with 54.3% of the vote. Laffoon was born, died and buried in Madisonville, Kentucky. During his term as Governor, he created a state sales tax, set a record for the number of pardons and commissioned a record number of Kentucky Colonels; notably Colonel Sanders (KFC). He was married to Mary Nisbet on January 31, … Wikipedia
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... park system Governor Ruby Laffoon Term: 1931-1935 Party: Democrat Resident KY County: Hopkins Election Returns: Ruby Laffoon 438,513 (54.3%) William Harrison 366,982 (... www.kdla.ky.gov/resources/KYGovernors_pg6.htm
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