Jim Folsom
Former Governor of Alabama
James Elisha Folsom Sr., commonly known as Jim Folsom or Big Jim Folsom, was an American politician who served as the 42nd governor of the U.S. state of Alabama, having served from 1947 to 1951, and again from 1955 to 1959. He was the first... Wikipedia
Born: October 9, 1908, Coffee County, AL
Died: November 21, 1987 (age 79 years), Cullman, AL
Children: Jim Folsom Jr.
Party: Democratic Party
Education: The University of Alabama, The George Washington University, and Samford University
Previous offices: Governor of Alabama (1955–1959) and Governor of Alabama (1947–1951)
Niece: Cornelia Wallace