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 byMilton H. Lanier
Succeeded byHenry B. Chase
Personal details
Born(1865-12-30)December 30, 1865
Jackson County, Alabama
DiedJanuary 31, 1941(1941-01-31) (aged 75)
Huntsville, Alabama
ProfessionMerchant; Politician

References

  1. Before 1916, the office was known as "President." Terry was the 1st to hold the title of "Mayor."
  2. "Long Illness Proves Fatal to T.T. Terry". The Huntsville Times. January 31, 1941. p. 1. Retrieved July 1, 2013.
  3. "Huntsville's History of Mayors". City of Huntsville, Alabama. Archived from the original on January 15, 2012. Retrieved September 12, 2012.
  4. "Terry, Thomas". Maple Hill Cemetery Map. City of Huntsville, Alabama. Retrieved March 5, 2015.


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