James C. Gardner | ||||||||||||
|
Thomas Bibb, Second Govenor of Alabama 1820-1821
|
After the death of Governor William Wyatt Bibb on July 10, 1820, the president of the Senate became acting governor as specified by the new state constitution. The president of the Alabama Senate was Thomas Bibb, younger brother of the deceased governor. Like his brother, Thomas Bibb was born in Amelia County, Virginia, but grew up in Elbert County, Georgia. Governor Thomas Bibb was the fifth removed maternal great grandfather of James Creswell Gardner. Copyright 2003- James C. Gardner All rights reserved. | |||