State Library of North Carolina
N Cpedia: Pickens, Israel
This encyclopedia article, taken from the Dictionary of North Carolina Biography, details the political history of Israel Pickens, who played important roles in the early political development of both North Carolina and Alabama.
Alabama Humanities Foundation
Encyclopedia of Alabama: Israel Pickens (Governor, 1821 1825)
A biographical sketch of Alabama's third governor, Israel Pickens, which provides a clear overview of the political issues which shaped the beginning of Alabama's statehood.
Alabama Humanities Foundation
Encyclopedia of Alabama: William Wyatt Bibb (Governor, 1819 1820)
A well-rounded biographical article about the first governor of Alabama, William Wyatt Bibb.
Library of Congress
Loc: Biographical Directory of the u.s. Congress: William Wyatt Bibb
Brief summary of William Wyatt Bibb's political career, both in Georgia and Alabama
Alabama Department of Archives and History
Alabama Department of Archives and History: Alabama Governors: Thomas Bibb
A biographical sketch of Thomas Bibb, focusing on his political career in Alabama.
Other
Huntsville History Collection: Person: Thomas Bibb
A list of information about Alabama's second governor, Thomas Bibb.
Alabama Department of Archives and History
Alabama Department of Archives and History:alabama Governors: William Wyatt Bibb
A biographical sketch of William Wyatt Bibb, with a focus on his role in Alabama politics.
Other
Alabama Pioneers: Governor William Wyatt Bibb
A biography of first Alabama governor, William Wyatt Bibb, with several pictures.
Alabama Department of Archives and History
Alabama Department of Archives and History: Alabama Governors: Israel Pickens
A short biographical sketch of Alabama's third governor, Israel Pickens, focusing on his role in establishing a state bank.
Other
Georgia Info: Bibb, William Wyatt
Brief biographical information about William Wyatt Bibb, focusing on his role as a Georgia congressman.
Alabama Humanities Foundation
Encyclopedia of Alabama: Thomas Bibb (Governor 1820 21)
A biography of Thomas Bibb, with background about his family's history in Virginia and Georgia.
Alabama Humanities Foundation
Encyclopedia of Alabama: George C. Wallace (1963 67, 1971 75, 1983 87)
This biography features George C. Wallace, who held Alabama's governor's seat for four terms between 1963-87.
Other
National Governors Association: Alabama Governor William Wyatt Bibb
A brief political biography of the first governor of Alabama, William Wyatt Bibb