Thomas Kilby
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36th Governor of Alabama | |
In office January 20, 1919–January 15, 1923 |
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Lieutenant | Nathan L. Miller |
Preceded by | Charles Henderson |
Succeeded by | William W. Brandon |
8th Lieutenant Governor of Alabama | |
In office January 18, 1915–January 20, 1919 |
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Governor | Charles Henderson |
Preceded by | Walter D. Seed, Sr. |
Succeeded by | Nathan L. Miller |
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Born | Lebanon, Tennessee |
July 9, 1865
Died | Script error: The function "death_date_and_age" does not exist. Anniston, Alabama |
Resting place | Highland Cemetery |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Mary Elizabeth Clark |
Occupation | Manufacturer |
Religion | Episcopalian |
Thomas Erby Kilby, Sr. (July 9, 1865 – October 22, 1943) was an American politician. He was the eighth Lieutenant Governor of Alabama and the 36th Governor of Alabama.
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Biography
Kilby was born in Lebanon, Tennessee, and was educated in public schools. In 1887, he was an agent for the Georgia-Pacific Railroad in Anniston, Alabama. He became a successful businessman in the industrial and banking business.
Career
He was a Democratic politician and served as mayor of Anniston, Alabama from 1905 to 1909. He served as Alabama State Senator from 1911 to 1915.
Kilby served as Lieutenant Governor of Alabama from 1915 to 1919, and as Governor of Alabama from 1919 to 1923[1]
In 1920, Kilby arbitrated the settlement of the lengthy and violent 1920 Alabama coal strike, ruling clearly against the demands of the United Mine Workers of America. The Child Welfare Department was created in 1919 during Kirby's governorship.[2]
Family life
Kilby married Mary Elizabeth Clark on June 5, 1894. They had three children.
Death and legacy
Kilby died on October 22, 1943 in Anniston, Alabama at the age of 78. He is buried at Highland Cemetery in Anniston.[3]
In 1921, he was depicted on the Alabama centennial half dollar, making him the first person ever to appear on a US coin while still alive.[4][5]
See also
References
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External links
- Biography courtesy of the Alabama Department of Archives
- Thomas Erby Kilby at Find a Grave
- Encyclopedia of Alabama
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Preceded by | Lieutenant Governor of Alabama 1915–1919 |
Succeeded by Nathan L. Miller |
Preceded by | Governor of Alabama 1919–1923 |
Succeeded by William W. Brandon |
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