Thomas F. Allgood
American politician
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| Intro | American politician | |
| Places | United States of America | |
| was | Politician | |
| Work field | Politics | |
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| Birth | 10 September 1928 | |
| Death | 4 August 2000 (aged 71 years) | |
| Star sign | Virgo |
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Biography
Thomas F. Allgood (September 10, 1928 – August 4, 2000) was an American politician. 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.
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.