Preston H. Leslie, born KY., 1819. Died Montana, 1907. Completed term of Gov. John Stevenson from Feb. to Sept., 1871, when elected 27th Governor of Kentucky. Known for his sound judgement of State affairs and meeting the needs of growing population and buisness. Territorial Governor of Montana, 1887-89, US Dist. Atty. 1894-98. Appointed by Pres. Cleveland.