Thomas Bibb

Thomas Bibb ( born May 8, 1783 Amelia County, Virginia; † September 20, 1839 in Huntsville, Alabama ) was an American politician ( Democratic- Republican Party ) and the second governor of Alabama.

Early years

Thomas Bibb moved at a young age with his family to Elbert County, Georgia, where he and his brother William were growing up. In 1811 he moved to the Mississippi Territory in the vicinity of the Tennessee River, where he became the owner of a plantation and distributors. A few years later he moved in 1816 to Huntsville in Alabama. There he was a member of the Constitutional Convention in 1819 and deputy in the Senate of Alabama. When his brother, who held the post of governor of Alabama, died after a riding accident on July 10, 1820, Thomas Bibb was Chairman of the Senate.

Governor of Alabama

After his brother's death, he took over on July 15, 1820 whose official duties as governor until the end of the legislative period, in accordance with the provisions of the new constitution. During his tenure, the seat of government was moved to Cahaba. The General Assembly was there for the first time on 6 November 1820. In addition, numerous laws regarding the local municipal governments have adopted a state bank was promised, the University of Alabama was founded and a patrol system was introduced as an aid to prevent the outbreak of slaves. Bibb decided not to stand for re-election; However, the General Assembly urged him to start with the foundation of the State Bank.

Further CV

After his term as Governor, he remained politically active. He was elected to the House of Representatives of Alabama, where he worked 1828-1829. He also was director of the State Bank of Alabama. He died on September 20, 1839 and was buried in the Maple Hill Cemetery in Huntsville.

Thomas Bibb was married to Parmelia Thompson. They had eleven children, of whom but three died in childhood.