Aleck W. McAllister

Aleck Winter "Alex" McAllister (1887–1956) was an American politician who holds the record as the longest-serving mayor of Huntsville, Alabama, having served for 26 years, from 1926 to 1952.[3][4][5] He is buried at Maple Hill Cemetery in Huntsville.[6]

Aleck W. McAllister
61st[1] Mayor of Huntsville
In office
1926–1952
Preceded byDr. Fraser L. Adams
Succeeded byR.B. "Speck" Searcy
Personal details
Born(1887-04-31)April 31, 1887
Atlanta, Georgia United States
DiedAugust 22, 1956[2] (aged 68)
San Francisco, California United States

References
  1. Before 1916, the office was known as "President." McAllister was the 5th to hold the title of "Mayor."
  2. "Obituary". The Birmingham News. August 22, 1956. p. 4.
  3. "Huntsville's History of Mayors". City of Huntsville, Alabama. Archived from the original on January 15, 2012. Retrieved September 12, 2012.
  4. "Huntsville City Council, In Clash With Mayor, Threatens Impeachment". The Atlanta Constitution. October 13, 1924. p. 14. Retrieved September 12, 2012.
  5. "Business Women Open Convention; Huntsville Host To Alabama Meeting Of Professional Group For Two Days". The Tuscaloosa News. Associated Press. May 9, 1930. p. 7. Retrieved September 12, 2012.
  6. "McAllister, A.W." Maple Hill Cemetery Map. City of Huntsville, Alabama. Retrieved March 5, 2015.


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