James H. Haygood (January 10, 1924 - July 27, 2010[1]) was an American politician who served in the Alabama House of Representatives from 1966 to 1970.[2]

James Howard Haygood
Member of the Alabama House of Representatives
from the 1st district
In office
November 9, 1966 – November 4, 1970
Preceded byDistrict Created
Succeeded byRonnie Flippo
Personal details
BornJanuary 10, 1924
Lauderdale County, Alabama
DiedJuly 27, 2010(2010-07-27) (aged 86)
Lauderdale County, Alabama
Political partyDemocratic
SpousePauline Hurst (m. 1943)
Children3 (as of 1967)
Parent(s)Jessie J. Haygood
(1891-1985)
Mary L. Killen
(1894-1981)

Life

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Haygood was born on January 10, 1924, to Jessie J. Haygood and Mary L. Killen. He graduated from Central High School. He registered for the U.S. Navy on June 30, 1942. On September 6, 1943, he married Pauline Hurst in Colbert, Alabama. He died on July 27, 2010, at the age of 86.[3]

Politics

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He was elected for the first seat of District 1 of the Alabama House of Representatives in 1966 and served from 1966 to 1970. He didn't serve in any other politics.

References

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  1. ^ "1940 United States Census". ancestry.com. Retrieved March 15, 2019.
  2. ^ "James H. Haygood". ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved March 14, 2019.
  3. ^ "Alabama Official and Statistical Register, 1967 (Chapter 4, Pg. 42)". digital.archives.alabama.gov. Retrieved March 14, 2019.