Thomas Bibb (ca. 1783-1838) was Alabama's governor from 1820-21, taking office when his brother, William

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Thomas Bibb

Thomas Bibb (ca. 1783-1838) was Alabama's governor from 1820-21, taking office when his brother, William Wyatt Bibb, died mid-term. While influential in financial and political sectors, he struggled with reapportionment and a faltering economy during his governorship.