Tom Stuart (politician)

Tom Stuart (November 19, 1936 – November 16, 2001) was an American politician who served as the first Republican mayor of Meridian, the county seat of Lauderdale County in eastern Mississippi. He was a pioneer in the development of the two-party system in Mississippi.

Tom Stuart
Mayor of Meridian, Mississippi
In office 1973–1977
Preceded by	Al Key
Succeeded by	Alfred Rosenbaum
Personal details
Born	James Thomas Stuart, Jr. (1936-11-19)November 19, 1936 Pensacola, Florida
Died	November 16, 2001(2001-11-16) (aged 64) Philadelphia, Mississippi, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Children	Betsy Stuart Allen
Residence(s)	Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi
Alma mater	Meridian High School Meridian Junior College Florida Institute of Technology

Early life

Tom Stuart was born James Thomas Stuart, Jr. in Pensacola, Florida to Joyce. A Stuart and James Thomas Stuart.^[1] He attended Meridian High School and was a member of the French club, chess club, and basketball team.^[2][3][4][5]

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