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'''Thomas Bibb''' ([[1783]] – [[September 20]], [[1839]]) was the Democratic [[List of Governors of Alabama|Governor]] of [[Alabama]] from [[1820]] to [[1821]]. He was born in Amelia County, Virginia, in 1783. He was president of the [[Alabama Senate]] when his brother, Governor [[William Wyatt Bibb]], died in office on [[July 10]], [[1820]], and took over as governor for the remainder of his term. | '''Thomas Bibb''' ([[1783]] – [[September 20]], [[1839]]) was the Democratic [[List of Governors of Alabama|Governor]] of [[Alabama]] from [[1820]] to [[1821]]. He was born in Amelia County, Virginia, in 1783. He was president of the [[Alabama Senate]] when his brother, Governor [[William Wyatt Bibb]], died in office on [[July 10]], [[1820]], and took over as governor for the remainder of his term. | ||
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Latest revision as of 10:40, 31 August 2010
Thomas Bibb (1783 – September 20, 1839) was the Democratic Governor of Alabama from 1820 to 1821. He was born in Amelia County, Virginia, in 1783. He was president of the Alabama Senate when his brother, Governor William Wyatt Bibb, died in office on July 10, 1820, and took over as governor for the remainder of his term.
Bibb did not run for re-election. He did return to the Alabama legislature and directed the Huntsville branch of the Bank of Alabama. He was married to Pamelia Thompson.
References
- Thomas Bibb. (2007, May 17). In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 20:47, July 11, 2007 [1]
- Bibb profile at the Alabama Department of Archives and History
- Bibb bio at the Political Graveyard
| Preceded by: William Wyatt Bibb |
Governor of Alabama 1820—1821 |
Succeeded by: Israel Pickens |