T. Semmes Walmsley

T. Semmes Walmsley
Walmsley in 1921
49th Mayor of New Orleans
In office
July 15, 1929 – June 30, 1936
Preceded byArthur J. O'Keefe
Succeeded byA. Miles Pratt (acting)
3rd President of the United States Conference of Mayors
In office
1933
Preceded byJames Michael Curley
Succeeded byDaniel Hoan
Personal details
Born(1889-06-10)June 10, 1889
New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
DiedJune 19, 1942(1942-06-19) (aged 53)
San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseJulia Havard Walmsley
ChildrenAugusta Walmsley King
ProfessionLawyer
Military service
Branch/serviceUnited States Army Air Corps
Battles/warsWorld War I

Thomas Semmes Walmsley (June 10, 1889 – June 19, 1942) was an American attorney and politician who was the mayor of New Orleans from July 1929 to June 1936. He is also known for his rivalry with Louisiana Governor Huey Long.