Allen C. Thompson

Allen Cavett Thompson (November 6, 1906 – October 18, 1980) was an American politician in the state of Mississippi. Affiliated with the democratic party, he served in the Mississippi House of Representatives and as mayor of Jackson, Mississippi. Thompson was born to Allen and Mattie Thompson. His father was an attorney, city prosecutor and city judge prior to his death in 1916. Allen, his brother, and mother all had to work to help support the family. Upon graduating from Central High School, Allen enrolled at the University of Mississippi.

Allen C. Thompson

Allen Cavett Thompson (November 6, 1906 – October 18, 1980) was an American politician in the state of Mississippi. Affiliated with the democratic party, he served in the Mississippi House of Representatives and as mayor of Jackson, Mississippi. Thompson was born to Allen and Mattie Thompson. His father was an attorney, city prosecutor and city judge prior to his death in 1916. Allen, his brother, and mother all had to work to help support the family. Upon graduating from Central High School, Allen enrolled at the University of Mississippi.