Thomas F. Allgood Explained

Thomas F. Algood
Birth Date:10 September 1928
Birth Place:Richmond County, Georgia, U.S.
Office:Member of the Georgia State Senate from the 22nd district
Term Start:1977
Term End:1991
Party:Democratic
Spouse:Thelma Ray[1]
Children:4
Alma Mater:Augusta University
Emory University School of Law

Thomas F. Allgood (September 10, 1928 – August 4, 2000) was an American politician.[2] He served as a Democratic member for the 22nd district of the Georgia State Senate.

Life and career

Allgood was born in Richmond County, Georgia. He served in the United States Army for a year. After that, Allgood attended Augusta University and Emory University School of Law, receiving two law degrees.[3]

Allgood was an attorney. In 1977, he was elected to represent the 22nd district of the Georgia State Senate and became majority leader in 1981. He left office in 1991 when he retired.

Allgood died in August 2000 in a plane crash, at the age of 71, along with his wife, Thelma and his pilot, Steve Patterson.[4]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Georgia Official and Statistical Register: 1981-1982. Georgia General Assembly. November 27, 2022.
  2. News: Sunrise. Fort Lauderdale News. Fort Lauderdale, Florida. October 27, 1983. November 27, 2022. 31. Newspapers.com.
  3. Web site: Plane Crash Kills Ex-Georgia Lawmaker, Wife, Pilot. Los Angeles Times. August 5, 2000. November 27, 2022.
  4. Web site: Aug. 4, 2000: Tom Allgood dies in plane crash. Bill. Kirby. The Augusta Chronicle. August 4, 2000. November 27, 2022.