Thomas Walter Bickett

Thomas Walter Bickett

Thomas Walter Bickett (born February 28, 1869 in Monroe , North Carolina , † December 22, 1921 in Louisburg , North Carolina) was an American politician and the 54th  governor of the state of North Carolina.

Early years and political advancement

Thomas Bickett attended Wake Forest College until 1890 . He then studied law at the University of North Carolina . In 1893 he was admitted to the bar. As a member of the Democratic Party, he was a member of the House of Representatives from North Carolina from 1907 to 1908 . From 1909 to 1917 he was Minister of Justice ( Attorney General ) of this state.

North Carolina Governor

His party nominated him for the gubernatorial elections of 1916. After winning the election, he took office on January 11, 1917. His tenure ended four years later on January 12, 1921. During this time, juvenile justice was introduced in North Carolina. There was also a reform of general criminal law. The education system has been further improved and road construction has advanced. During his tenure, the United States entered the First World War. Like all other states, North Carolina had to provide soldiers for the war effort. In economic terms, the war meant an upswing, as some of the armaments required for the war were also produced in North Carolina.

After the end of his tenure in January 1921, Thomas Bickett worked as a lawyer. He died in December of the same year. Thomas Bickett was married to Fannie Yarborough.

Web links

• Thomas Bickett in the National Governors Association (English)
• Biography (English)