American politician
Travis Hocutt Tomlinson |
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In office July 1, 1965 – June 30, 1969 |
Preceded by | James W. Reid |
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Succeeded by | Seby B. Jones |
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Born | September 17, 1913 |
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Died | May 11, 2012(2012-05-11) (aged 98) |
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Spouse | Margaret |
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Children | 2 |
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Travis Hocutt "Tommy" Tomlinson (September 17, 1913 – May 11, 2012)[1] was mayor of Raleigh, North Carolina from 1965 to 1969.[citation needed]
Tomlinson was married to Margaret Waddell Tomlinson and had two sons, Travis H. Tomlinson Jr and William Parker Tomlinson.[2]
In 1961 he was elected to serve on the Raleigh City Council. He was sworn in on July 3.[3]
Prior to serving as mayor, Tomlinson founded Mayview Convalescent Home in Raleigh in 1957.
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