A few weeks later, he became the first Kentucky governor to die in office.

At the time of his death, he was the oldest living former Kentucky governor.

Madison was the first Kentucky governor to die in office.

At the time, Kentucky governors were not eligible for reelection.

The death referenced in the older song was the son of a Kentucky governor.

He was an unsuccessful candidate for Governor of Kentucky in 1891, 1895 and 1899.

At 21, he began his public service career as one of the youngest aides ever to serve a Kentucky Governor.

Fifty-six men and one woman have served as Governor of Kentucky.

He later served as the 30th Governor of Kentucky.

Patton did oversee the execution of two adult prisoners in 1997 and 1999, making him the first Kentucky governor to do so since 1962.