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She came from a prominent Alabama political family — her grandfather and uncle were U.S. senators; her father, William Brockman Bankhead, served as Speaker of the House. After winning a beauty ...
Paul Goodridge, a retired great-grandfather, has completed his book 'William Brockman Bankhead': a gripping and potent historical account of the life and story of the title's namesake and his family.
Then, too, there is the disconnect between her years in the public eye and her background as the properly raised, Alabama-born daughter of a Democratic congressman, William Brockman Bankhead.
William Brockman Bankhead was an American politician who served as the 42n Speaker of the United States House of Representatives from 1936 to 1940, representing Alabama's 10th and later 7th ...
With his wife, Tallulah Bankhead (formerly Brockman), John Hollis had five children: Louise, Marie, John Hollis II, William, and Henry.
Bishop Emeritus Frank Rodimer congratulates Chatham resident, William Brockman on his performance as Jean Valjean in Morris Catholic's âLes Miserables.â  Bishop Emeritus Frank ...
Even though William Bankhead was Alabama’s most distinguished congressman, he was best known as being the father of the most famous and flamboyant actress of that era, Tallulah Bankhead.
William B. Brockman, Coast Guard Vet, beloved husband of the late Lillian Brockman; loving father of Lee (Lorrie) Brockman, Scott Brockman (Glenda Reed) and the late William Brockman; dearest grand… ...
William B. Brockman, Coast Guard Vet, beloved husband of the late Lillian Brockman; loving father of Lee (Lorrie) Brockman, Scott Brockman (Glenda Reed) and the late William Brockman; dearest grand… ...