Bibb Graves

Bibb Graves
Official portrait, 1935
38th Governor of Alabama
In office
January 14, 1935 – January 17, 1939
LieutenantThomas E. Knight
Preceded byBenjamin M. Miller
Succeeded byFrank M. Dixon
In office
January 17, 1927 – January 19, 1931
LieutenantWilliam C. Davis
Preceded byWilliam W. Brandon
Succeeded byBenjamin M. Miller
Personal details
Born(1873-04-01)April 1, 1873
Hope Hull, Alabama, U.S.
DiedMarch 14, 1942(1942-03-14) (aged 68)
Sarasota, Florida, U.S.
Resting placeGreenwood Cemetery
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseDixie Bibb Graves
Alma materUniversity of Alabama,
Yale Law School
ProfessionTeacher, lawyer
Military service
AllegianceUnited States
Branch/serviceUnited States Army
UnitAlabama National Guard
1st Alabama Cavalry
117th U.S. Field Artillery
Battles/warsWorld War I

David Bibb Graves (April 1, 1873 – March 14, 1942) was an American Democratic politician and the 38th governor of Alabama 1927–1931 and 1935–1939, the first Alabama governor to serve two four-year terms.


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