SettingsPeople from Alabama
Alabama Hall of Fame
The Alabama Hall of Fame was established by Act of Alabama No. 646 (1951) to recognize "worthy citizens of the state who rendered outstanding service or who won fame on account of their achievem...
The Alabama Hall of Fame was established by Act of Alabama No. 646 (1951) to recognize "worthy citizens of the state who rendered outstanding service or who won fame on account of their achievem...
Alfred T. Renfro
Alfred T. Renfro was an artist, editorial cartoonist, photographer and architect who lived in Santa Barbara, California and Seattle, Washington.
Alfred T. Renfro was an artist, editorial cartoonist, photographer and architect who lived in Santa Barbara, California and Seattle, Washington.
Amelia Gayle Gorgas
Amelia Gayle Gorgas was librarian and post-mistress of the University of Alabama for 25 years until her retirement at the age of eighty in 1907.
Amelia Gayle Gorgas was librarian and post-mistress of the University of Alabama for 25 years until her retirement at the age of eighty in 1907.
Anna Craig
Anna Craig (born June 2, 1993) is an 18 year old pop-country singer/songwriter from Hartselle, Alabama.
Anna Craig (born June 2, 1993) is an 18 year old pop-country singer/songwriter from Hartselle, Alabama.
Beatrice Pons
Beatrice Moore Pons (born September 30, 1920) is an American theatre, television and film actress.
Beatrice Moore Pons (born September 30, 1920) is an American theatre, television and film actress.
Ben E. May
Ben E. May (1889–1972) was a Mobile, Alabama, businessman and philanthropist who helped found the Ben May Institute for Cancer Research at the University of Chicago and established the Southern ...
Ben E. May (1889–1972) was a Mobile, Alabama, businessman and philanthropist who helped found the Ben May Institute for Cancer Research at the University of Chicago and established the Southern ...
Burl S. Watson
Burl Stevens Watson, Sr. was the President and CEO of Cities Service Company during parts of the 1950s and 1960s.
Burl Stevens Watson, Sr. was the President and CEO of Cities Service Company during parts of the 1950s and 1960s.
Carl Madison
Carl Madison (born 1931) is a former American football coach.
Carl Madison (born 1931) is a former American football coach.
Charlotte Hallmark
Charlotte Hallmark is the current chief of the Echota Cherokee Tribe of Alabama.
Charlotte Hallmark is the current chief of the Echota Cherokee Tribe of Alabama.
Clinton Bristow, Jr.
Clinton Bristow, Jr. (1949-August 19, 2006) was an American lawyer, academic official, and the sixteenth president of Alcorn State University.
Clinton Bristow, Jr. (1949-August 19, 2006) was an American lawyer, academic official, and the sixteenth president of Alcorn State University.
Courtney Upshaw
Courtney Upshaw is an American football linebacker for the University of Alabama.
Courtney Upshaw is an American football linebacker for the University of Alabama.
Dan Bogan
Dan Bogan (1860 - after 1889) was an American gunfighter and outlaw of the American Old West, who today is considered to have been one of the most underrated gunmen of the 19th century west.
Dan Bogan (1860 - after 1889) was an American gunfighter and outlaw of the American Old West, who today is considered to have been one of the most underrated gunmen of the 19th century west.
Daniel Lee Siebert
Daniel Lee Siebert was an American serial killer on Alabama's death row.
Daniel Lee Siebert was an American serial killer on Alabama's death row.
Death of Tina Watson
Christina Mae "Tina" Thomas Watson, a 26-year-old American from Alabama, died while scuba diving on her honeymoon in Queensland, Australia on 22 October 2003.
Christina Mae "Tina" Thomas Watson, a 26-year-old American from Alabama, died while scuba diving on her honeymoon in Queensland, Australia on 22 October 2003.
DeMarcus Milliner
DeMarcus Milliner (born 1992) is an American football cornerback.
DeMarcus Milliner (born 1992) is an American football cornerback.
Diann Blakely
Diann Blakely (born 1957 in Anniston, Alabama) is an American poet, essayist, and reviewer.
Diann Blakely (born 1957 in Anniston, Alabama) is an American poet, essayist, and reviewer.
Dootsie Williams
Dootsie Williams is an American record producer, and record label owner who released early records by Redd Foxx and The Penguins.
Dootsie Williams is an American record producer, and record label owner who released early records by Redd Foxx and The Penguins.
Eli Capilouto
Eli Capilouto, DMD, Sc.D. is the twelfth president of the University of Kentucky.
Eli Capilouto, DMD, Sc.D. is the twelfth president of the University of Kentucky.
Ernst Max Cohn
Ernst Max Cohn (1920-2004), of Alabama, was a multi-lingual philatelic researcher and expert who advocated re-researching original philatelic sources rather than relying on subsequent published ...
Ernst Max Cohn (1920-2004), of Alabama, was a multi-lingual philatelic researcher and expert who advocated re-researching original philatelic sources rather than relying on subsequent published ...
Fred Fondren
Fred Fondren was an American actor who died at the age of 44.
Fred Fondren was an American actor who died at the age of 44.
George Colbert
George Colbert was a Native American leader of the Chickasaw people in the early 19th century.
George Colbert was a Native American leader of the Chickasaw people in the early 19th century.
George Strother Gaines
George Strother Gaines was a leader in the Mississippi Territory and in both states formed from it, Mississippi and Alabama.
George Strother Gaines was a leader in the Mississippi Territory and in both states formed from it, Mississippi and Alabama.
Gerald William Barrax
Gerald W. Barrax is a poet and educator.
Gerald W. Barrax is a poet and educator.
Grace Curzon, Marchioness Curzon of Kedleston
Grace Elvina, Marchioness Curzon of Kedleston (1879–1958) was born as Grace Elvina Hinds in Alabama, a daughter of J. Monroe Hinds, former United States Minister to Brazil.
Grace Elvina, Marchioness Curzon of Kedleston (1879–1958) was born as Grace Elvina Hinds in Alabama, a daughter of J. Monroe Hinds, former United States Minister to Brazil.
Gregory O. Griffin
Gregory Oswald Griffin Sr. is the current Chief Legal Counsel for the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles.
Gregory Oswald Griffin Sr. is the current Chief Legal Counsel for the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles.
Hanley Funderburk
Henry Hanley Funderburk (born June 19, 1931) was the President of Auburn University, from 1980 to 1983.
Henry Hanley Funderburk (born June 19, 1931) was the President of Auburn University, from 1980 to 1983.
Henry Francis Hays
Henry Francis Hays (November 10, 1954 – June 6, 1997) was a member of the Ku Klux Klan in Alabama, who was convicted and sentenced to death for a 1981 lynching-style murder of 19-year old Africa...
Henry Francis Hays (November 10, 1954 – June 6, 1997) was a member of the Ku Klux Klan in Alabama, who was convicted and sentenced to death for a 1981 lynching-style murder of 19-year old Africa...
Hugh A. Bentley
Hugh A. Bentleyis known for launching a cleanup drive to get rid of crime and corruption in Phenix City, Alabama, in the early 1950s.
Hugh A. Bentleyis known for launching a cleanup drive to get rid of crime and corruption in Phenix City, Alabama, in the early 1950s.
Jack King (animator)
James Patton "Jack" King (1895-1958) was an American animator best known for his work at Walt Disney Productions.
James Patton "Jack" King (1895-1958) was an American animator best known for his work at Walt Disney Productions.
Jan Crouch
Janice W. Crouch is a religious broadcaster and, with her husband Paul, co-founder of the Trinity Broadcasting Network.
Janice W. Crouch is a religious broadcaster and, with her husband Paul, co-founder of the Trinity Broadcasting Network.
Jerry Lynn Young
Jerry Lynn Young (born October 1942) was an American criminal and bank robber, appearing on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted list in 1967.
Jerry Lynn Young (born October 1942) was an American criminal and bank robber, appearing on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted list in 1967.
Jim Green (councilman)
Jim Green, is an American-Canadian who has been a longshoreman, taxicab driver, community activist, non-profit housing developer, municipal politician, university instructor and development cons...
Jim Green, is an American-Canadian who has been a longshoreman, taxicab driver, community activist, non-profit housing developer, municipal politician, university instructor and development cons...
John K. Luttrell
John King Luttrell (June 27, 1831 – October 4, 1893) was a U.S. Representative from California.
John King Luttrell (June 27, 1831 – October 4, 1893) was a U.S. Representative from California.
John Ross (Cherokee chief)
John Ross (October 3, 1790 – August 1, 1866), also known as Guwisguwi (a mythological or rare migratory bird), was the Principal Chief of the Cherokee Native American Nation from 1828–1866.
John Ross (October 3, 1790 – August 1, 1866), also known as Guwisguwi (a mythological or rare migratory bird), was the Principal Chief of the Cherokee Native American Nation from 1828–1866.
Joshua B. Lee
Joshua Bryan Lee (January 23, 1892 August 10, 1967) was a United States Representative and Senator from Oklahoma.
Joshua Bryan Lee (January 23, 1892 August 10, 1967) was a United States Representative and Senator from Oklahoma.
Joyzelle Joyner
Joyzelle Joyner (August 27, 1905 - November 30, 1980) was an American actress and dancer.
Joyzelle Joyner (August 27, 1905 - November 30, 1980) was an American actress and dancer.
Kay Tipton
Kay Tipton was an award-winning mathematics teacher at Vestavia Hills High School, a public high school in Vestavia Hills, Alabama, (a suburb of Birmingham).
Kay Tipton was an award-winning mathematics teacher at Vestavia Hills High School, a public high school in Vestavia Hills, Alabama, (a suburb of Birmingham).
Margaret Lea Houston
Margaret Lea Houston (April 11, 1819 – December 3, 1867) was married to Sam Houston in 1840; she was his third wife, marrying him during his term as a representative in the Texas Legislature.
Margaret Lea Houston (April 11, 1819 – December 3, 1867) was married to Sam Houston in 1840; she was his third wife, marrying him during his term as a representative in the Texas Legislature.
Margaret Moffette Lea
Margaret Moffette Lea was the daughter of Alabama planters Temple Lea and Nancy Moffette.
Margaret Moffette Lea was the daughter of Alabama planters Temple Lea and Nancy Moffette.
Matthias Ward
Matthias Ward (October 13, 1805 October 5, 1861) was a lawyer and United States Senator from Texas.
Matthias Ward (October 13, 1805 October 5, 1861) was a lawyer and United States Senator from Texas.
Michael Kenneth Finney
Michael Kenneth Finney (born October 7, 1991 in Smiths Station, Alabama) is an undefeated professional boxer in the Welterweight division.
Michael Kenneth Finney (born October 7, 1991 in Smiths Station, Alabama) is an undefeated professional boxer in the Welterweight division.
Michael Knight (writer)
Michael Knight is an American writer and an Alabama native.
Michael Knight is an American writer and an Alabama native.
Mobile Sports Hall of Fame
The Mobile Sports Hall of Fame honors sports figures who have made a significant impact in the Mobile Area.
The Mobile Sports Hall of Fame honors sports figures who have made a significant impact in the Mobile Area.
Mollie Johnson
Deadwood Madam Mollie Johnson was a 19th Century madam.
Deadwood Madam Mollie Johnson was a 19th Century madam.
Orzell Billingsley
Orzell Billingsley (born October 24, 1924 - died December 14, 2001) became one of the first ten blacks admitted to the Alabama Bar after attending Talladega College and Howard University.
Orzell Billingsley (born October 24, 1924 - died December 14, 2001) became one of the first ten blacks admitted to the Alabama Bar after attending Talladega College and Howard University.
Pauley Perrette
Pauley Perrette (born March 27, 1969) is an American actress, best known for playing Abby Sciuto on the U.S. TV series NCIS, a role that has made her the most popular actress on U.S. primeti...
Pauley Perrette (born March 27, 1969) is an American actress, best known for playing Abby Sciuto on the U.S. TV series NCIS, a role that has made her the most popular actress on U.S. primeti...
Philemon T. Herbert
Philemon Thomas Herbert (November 1, 1825 – July 23, 1864) was a Democratic U.S. Representative from California.
Philemon Thomas Herbert (November 1, 1825 – July 23, 1864) was a Democratic U.S. Representative from California.
Scott Burton
Scott Burton (June 23, 1939-December 29, 1989) was an American sculptor and performance artist best known for his large-scale furniture sculptures in granite and bronze.
Scott Burton (June 23, 1939-December 29, 1989) was an American sculptor and performance artist best known for his large-scale furniture sculptures in granite and bronze.
Stanton Frederick Kalk
Stanton Frederick Kalk was an officer in the United States Navy during World War I. He received the Navy's Distinguished Service Medal for his actions after his ship was torpedoed by a German s...
Stanton Frederick Kalk was an officer in the United States Navy during World War I. He received the Navy's Distinguished Service Medal for his actions after his ship was torpedoed by a German s...
Steve Cottle
Steve Cottle, Jr. (b. May, 1980), dedicated to the preservation of vintage comic strips, is also known as Mr. ilovecomix.
Steve Cottle, Jr. (b. May, 1980), dedicated to the preservation of vintage comic strips, is also known as Mr. ilovecomix.
T. Jack Lee
Thomas Jack Lee was the sixth Director of the NASA Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, from July 6, 1989 to January 6, 1994.
Thomas Jack Lee was the sixth Director of the NASA Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, from July 6, 1989 to January 6, 1994.
Thomas G. Corbin
Thomas G. Corbin was an United States Navy officer.
Thomas G. Corbin was an United States Navy officer.
Tim Hodge
Timothy "Tim" Hodge is an American voice actor, story artist, writer, animator, comedian, and director at Big Idea Entertainment in Nashville, Tennessee, where he has workes on the '...
Timothy "Tim" Hodge is an American voice actor, story artist, writer, animator, comedian, and director at Big Idea Entertainment in Nashville, Tennessee, where he has workes on the '...
William Trent Rossell
William Trent Rossell was the Engineer Commissioner of the District of Columbia.
William Trent Rossell was the Engineer Commissioner of the District of Columbia.
Willie Edwards
Willie Edwards, Jr. was a 24-year-old African American, husband and father, murdered by members of the Alabama Ku Klux Klan.
Willie Edwards, Jr. was a 24-year-old African American, husband and father, murdered by members of the Alabama Ku Klux Klan.