T. T. Terry

Not to be confused with American sprinter Twanisha Terry, nicknamed "TeeTee Terry".
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

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]

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.[permanent dead link‍]


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