Thomas Kilby
| Thomas Kilby | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Governor of Alabama | |
| 36th | |
|
In office January 20, 1919–January 15, 1923 | |
| 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 | |
| Governor | Charles Henderson |
| Preceded by | Walter D. Seed Sr. |
| Succeeded by | Nathan L. Miller |
| Member of the Alabama Senate | |
|
In office 1911-1915 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
July 9, 1865 Lebanon, Tennessee |
| Died |
October 22, 1943 (aged 78) 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.
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]
The old Kilby Prison & the current Kilby Correctional Facility are both named for Gov. Kilby.
See also
References
- ↑ "Thomas Erby Kilby". Alabama Department of Archives & History. Retrieved August 20, 2012.
- ↑ "Thomas E. Kilby (1919-23)". Encyclopedia of Alabama. Retrieved August 20, 2012.
- ↑ "Thomas Erby Kilby". Find A Grave. Retrieved August 21, 2012.
- ↑ "Alabama Centennial Half Dollar". The Coin Site. Retrieved August 20, 2012.
- ↑ "Thomas E. Kilby in Local and State Government". AbeBooks. Retrieved August 20, 2012.
External links
- Biography courtesy of the Alabama Department of Archives
- Thomas Erby Kilby at Find a Grave
- Encyclopedia of Alabama
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Walter D. Seed Sr. |
Lieutenant Governor of Alabama 1915–1919 |
Succeeded by Nathan L. Miller |
| Preceded by Charles Henderson |
Governor of Alabama 1919–1923 |
Succeeded by William W. Brandon |
