Thomas Lowry Bailey (January 6, 1888 – November 2, 1946) was an American politician from the state of Mississippi.
Thomas L. Bailey | |
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| 48th Governor of Mississippi | |
| In office January 18, 1944 – November 2, 1946 | |
| Lieutenant | Fielding L. Wright |
| Preceded by | Dennis Murphree |
| Succeeded by | Fielding L. Wright |
| 52nd Speaker of the Mississippi House of Representatives | |
| In office 1924–1936 | |
| Preceded by | Mike Conner |
| Succeeded by | Horace Stansel |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 6, 1888 near Maben, Mississippi |
| Died | November 2, 1946 (aged 58) Jackson, Mississippi |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Nellah Massey |
| Profession | Lawyer |
He was born in Webster County, Mississippi and graduated from Millsaps College. Bailey was elected to the Mississippi House of Representatives as a Democratic candidate in 1915 and served from 1916 to 1940. He unsuccessfully ran for governor in 1939 but was elected in 1943. Bailey helped in the development of roads and ways to help farmers sell their products. During his term a four-year medical school at the University of Mississippi was initiated.
He died of a stroke in Mississippi Governor's Mansion in 1946 aged 58, in Jackson during his term as governor. He was succeeded by Lieutenant Governor Fielding L. Wright.
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