John Kyle

John Curtis Kyle (July 17, 1851 – July 6, 1913) was an American attorney and Democratic politician from Mississippi during the late 19th century. He was most notable for his service as mayor of Sardis, Mississippi (1879-1881), a member of the Mississippi State Senate (1881-1885), member of the Mississippi Railroad Commission (1886-1890) and member of the U.S. House of Representatives (1891-1897).

Early life Kyle was born in Sardis, Mississippi, the son of James M. Kyle and Susannah (Curtis) Kyle. As a boy, he attended the local schools and worked on his family's farm.

Later life After leaving the House, Kyle resumed practicing law. He also became involved in several banking and business ventures. In 1900, Kyle was a candidate for the presidency of Mississippi Agricultural & Mechanical College and lost by one vote when the school's board of trustees voted 5 to 4 to offer the position to J. C. Hardy. In 1902, Kyle announced his candidacy in the 1903 gubernatorial election, but withdrew after his business and legal interests prevented him from becoming an active candidate. He was interred in Rosehill Cemetery.

Family In 1879, Kyle married Sallie G. Heflin of Sardis. They were the parents of a son, John Curtis Kyle Jr. (1882-1905).