About Leland L. Speed
Lived 1899 – 1971 (aged 71). Leland L. Speed was an American politician.
Leland Speed (October 20, 1899 – August 8, 1971) was an investment banker and former mayor of Jackson, Mississippi and the husband of Katherine Rhymes Speed.
Biography Speed was born on October 20, 1899, in Covington County, Mississippi, to Joseph W. and Nebraska Pickering Speed. He received a business degree from Bowling Green College. He ran for mayor successfully in 1945, defeating incumbent Walter Scott. He ran again in 1949, but was defeated by Allen C. Thompson. He died of "an apparent heart attack" at his home in Jackson on August 8, 1971.
Personal life Speed married Katherine Rhymes in 1931. They had five children: Leland Rhymes (1932–2021), James (1934–1935), Joseph Liston(1940-2024) , Shellie (Speed) Bartlett, and Lake Chambers (born 1948).
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Who was Leland L. Speed?
former mayor of Jackson, Mississippi
When was Leland L. Speed born?
Leland L. Speed was born on 20 October 1899 in Covington County.
When did Leland L. Speed die?
Leland L. Speed died on 8 August 1971 in Jackson, Mississippi.
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Leland L. Speed was a politician.
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Leland L. Speed was American.
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