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James Elisha Folsom Sr. (October 9, 1908 – November 21, 1987), 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.
James Elisha 'Jim' Folsom Jr. (born May 14, 1949) is an American politician who was the 50th governor of Alabama from April 22, 1993, to January 16, 1995. He has also served as the lieutenant governor of Alabama on two occasions.
2 days ago · Folsom’s son, Jim Folsom Jr., or “Little Jim,” was Alabama’s Lt. Gov on three occasions and served as governor of the state from 1993 to 1995 after Guy Hunt was removed from office after ...
Jul 30, 2023 · This week begins a four-part series of stories surrounding Alabama’s most legendary colorful governor, James E. “Big Jim” Folsom Sr. Folsom was the epitome of unbridled candidness. Late in his...
James Elisha Folsom, Jr. (born May 14, 1949) is a Democratic politician and the former Lieutenant Governor of Alabama. In that role he also served as President of the Senate.
Mar 11, 2024 · James E. Folsom Jr. was Alabama's governor from 1993-95 and the only governor so far to assume that office as a result of the felony conviction of his predecessor. He is also one of two sets of fathers and sons who served as governors of Alabama, the other being Edward and Emmet O'Neal.
Jul 7, 2023 · James Elisha Folsom was born on October 9, 1908, near Elba, in Coffee County. He was the youngest child of the former Eulala Cornelia Dunnavant and Joshua Marion Folsom, a well-known county politician. Jim learned a love of electoral politics from his father, with whom he travelled throughout the county as a child.
