William W. Brandon

William Woodward Brandon (born June 5, 1868 in Talladega , Alabama , † December 7, 1934 in Tuscaloosa , Alabama) was an American politician ( Democratic Party ) and governor of the state of Alabama between 1923 and 1927.

Early years

William Brandon attended the Cedar Bluff Institute and Tuscaloosa High School . He then studied law at the University of Alabama , was admitted to the Alabama Bar, and began practicing in Tuscaloosa. He was then appointed justice of the peace. He was also a lieutenant , then captain of the Warrior Guards, and then was appointed Adjutant General of Alabama in 1899 , serving again between 1901 and 1906. He was also a major in the 2nd Alabama Volunteer Infantry in the Spanish-American War .

Political rise

Brandon decided to pursue a political career in 1891 when he was elected clerk in Tuscaloosa. He also served in the Alabama House of Representatives from 1896 to 1899, and from 1907 to 1911 as state auditor. Brandon served as an administrative officer during the 1901 Alabama Constitutional Convention.

Governor of Alabama

He was elected governor of Alabama on November 7, 1922 and sworn in on January 15, 1923. During his tenure, the State Docks Commission was established, the Capitol renovated, and a law passed providing grants to older cities in the state. In addition, a tax commission was established, highway construction continued, Confederate pension entitlements increased, and the Alabama Power Company's tax exemption privilege was revoked.

Another résumé

Brandon retired from governor on January 17, 1927, and became a probate judge in Tuscaloosa County. He died on December 7, 1934 and was buried in the Tuscaloosa Memorial Park.

William Woodward Brandon was married to Elizabeth Andrews Nabors.

literature

Robert Sobel and John Raimo (Eds.): Biographical Directory of the Governors of the United States, 1789–1978. Volume 1, Meckler Books, Westport, 1978. 4 volumes.

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SURNAME	Brandon, William W.
ALTERNATIVE NAMES	Brandon, William Woodward (full name)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION	American politician
DATE OF BIRTH	June 5, 1868
PLACE OF BIRTH	Talladega , Alabama
DATE OF DEATH	December 7, 1934
Place of death	Tuscaloosa , Alabama