James Howard Bedford was an influential figure in the whiskey industry, serving as Jack Daniel's sixth master distiller for 20 years from 1940 to 2009. He was responsible for overseeing the production of Jack Daniel's Tennessee whiskey, ensuring that the quality and flavor remained consistent. His expertise contributed significantly to the legacy and reputation of the brand, making him a respected name among whiskey producers. Bedford's dedication to his craft impacted the company and helped sustain its success for future generations.
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Meaning of the name - Jimmy
Supplanter, one who replaces
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Jimmy Bedford belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Franklin County
Cause of Death: myocardial infarction
Educated At: Tennessee Technological University | Moore County High School
Occupation: master distiller
Employers: Jack Daniel's
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Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.Ephemeris for January 30, 1940
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 30, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for January 30, 2026 |
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| Sun | 9 Aquarius 40 | 10 Aquarius 49 | 5 Taurus 19 |
| Moon | 27 Libra 57 | 11 Cancer 22 | 22 Sagittarius 15 |
| Mercury | 8 Aquarius 55 | 17 Aquarius 12 | 11 Aries 26 |
| Venus | 14 Pisces 50 | 16 Aquarius 34 | 20 Gemini 40 |
| Mars | 18 Aries 11 | 5 Aquarius 43 | 15 Gemini 45 |
| Jupiter | 5 Aries 40 | 17 Cancer 31 | 25 Aries 6 |
| Saturn | 25 Aries 35 | 28 Pisces 25 | 4 Taurus 39 |
| Uranus | 18 Taurus 0 | 27 Taurus 28 | 21 Taurus 1 |
| Neptune | 25 Virgo 13 | 0 Aries 6 | 23 Virgo 7 |
| Pluto | 1 Leo 36 | 3 Aquarius 39 | 0 Leo 39 |
| Rahu | 23 Libra 58 | 10 Pisces 35 | 19 Libra 25 |
| Ketu | 23 Aries 58 | 10 Virgo 35 | 19 Aries 25 |
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