John L. Helm John L. Helm photographed by Klauber, Louisville, Kentucky, undated. 18th & 24th Governor of Kentucky In office September 3, 1867 – September 8, 1867 Lieutenant John W. Stevenson Preceded by Thomas E. Bramlette Succeeded by John W. Stevenson In office July 31, 1850 – September 2, 1851 Preceded by John J. Crittenden Succeeded by Lazarus W. Powell 13th Lieutenant Governor of Kentucky In office September 6, 1848 – July 31, 1850 Governor John J. Crittenden Preceded by Archibald Dixon Succeeded by John Burton Thompson Member of the Kentucky Senate In office 1844 Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives In office 1826–1843 Personal details Born (1802-07-04)July 4, 1802 Hardin County, Kentucky Died September 8, 1867(1867-09-08) (aged 65) Elizabethtown, Kentucky Political party Democrat Whig Spouse(s) Lucinda Barbour (Hardin) Helm Relations Son-in-law of Benjamin Hardin Father of Benjamin Hardin Helm and Lucinda Barbour Helm Residence Helm Place Profession Lawyer Signature