James McChord

Biography

James McChord (1785–1820) stood among those early Kentuckians whose life, though cut short, contributed to the cultural and spiritual fabric of the Lexington area. His presence reflected the quiet dedication of citizens building civic life in a fast-growing frontier town.

His resting place at Lexington Cemetery honors a life lived in service to the community, a reminder of the steady hands that guided Lexington through its formative years.