T. T. Terry
Thomas Tyler "T.T." Terry (1865–1941) was an American politician who served as mayor of Huntsville, Alabama, from 1916 to 1918.[2] He was the first leader of the city to actually bear the title "Mayor". Previously, the city's chief executive had been titled "President".[3] He is buried at Maple Hill Cemetery in Huntsville.[4]
T. T. Terry | |
|---|---|
| 57th[1] Mayor of Huntsville | |
| In office 1916–1918 | |
| Preceded by | Milton H. Lanier |
| Succeeded by | Henry B. Chase |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 30, 1865 Jackson County, Alabama |
| Died | January 31, 1941 (aged 75) Huntsville, Alabama |
| Profession | Merchant; Politician |
References
- Before 1916, the office was known as "President." Terry was the 1st to hold the title of "Mayor."
- "Long Illness Proves Fatal to T.T. Terry". The Huntsville Times. January 31, 1941. p. 1. Retrieved July 1, 2013.
- "Huntsville's History of Mayors". City of Huntsville, Alabama. Archived from the original on January 15, 2012. Retrieved September 12, 2012.
- "Terry, Thomas". Maple Hill Cemetery Map. City of Huntsville, Alabama. Retrieved March 5, 2015.
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