Thomas Kilby
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Thomas Erby Kilby, Sr. was an American
Democratic politician
.
He was a mayor of Anniston, Alabama from 1905 to 1909, Alabama State Senator from 1911 to 1915, eighth Lieutenant Governor of Alabama from 1915 to 1919 and 36th Governor of Alabama
from 1919 to 1923.
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.
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.
He died in 1943 in Anniston, Alabama
, aged 78.
United States
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Democratic politician
Politician
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He was a mayor of Anniston, Alabama from 1905 to 1909, Alabama State Senator from 1911 to 1915, eighth Lieutenant Governor of Alabama from 1915 to 1919 and 36th Governor of Alabama
Alabama
Alabama is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States. It is bordered by Tennessee to the north, Georgia to the east, Florida and the Gulf of Mexico to the south, and Mississippi to the west. Alabama ranks 30th in total land area and ranks second in the size of its inland...
from 1919 to 1923.
In 1920, Kilby arbitrated the settlement of the lengthy and violent 1920 Alabama coal strike
1920 Alabama coal strike
The 1920 Alabama coal strike was a statewide strike of the United Mine Workers of America against coal mine operators. The strike was marked by racial violence, and ended in significant defeat for the union.- Conditions :...
, ruling clearly against the demands of the United Mine Workers of America.
In 1921, he was depicted on the Alabama centennial half dollar
Alabama centennial half dollar
The Alabama centennial half dollar commemorative coin was minted to celebrate the centennial of Alabama's admission to the Union in 1819. This was the last slave holding territory admitted prior to the Missouri Compromise in 1820. This was also the first commemorative coin minted with the image of...
, making him the first person ever to appear on a US coin while still alive.
He died in 1943 in Anniston, Alabama
Anniston, Alabama
Anniston is a city in Calhoun County in the state of Alabama, United States.As of the 2000 census, the population of the city is 24,276. According to the 2005 U.S. Census estimates, the city had a population of 23,741...
, aged 78.