Leland S. Speed

Leland S. Speed (October 20, 1899 – August 8, 1971)[1][2] was an investment banker and former mayor of Jackson, Mississippi and the husband of Katherine Ettl.

Leland S. Speed
Mayor of Jackson, Mississippi
In office 1945–1949
Preceded by	Walter A. Scott
Succeeded by	Allen C. Thompson
Personal details
Born	October 20, 1899 Covington County, Mississippi
Died	August 8, 1971 (aged 71) Jackson, Mississippi
Spouse(s)	Katherine Ettl
Children	4, including Lake
Parents	Joseph W. Speed & Nebraska Pickering 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.[3] He ran again in 1949, but was defeated by Allen C. Thompson.[4]

The library at Mississippi College is named after Speed. The funds for the library were given by his children.[5]

References

1. "Leland Speed in Social Security Death Index". Fold3. Retrieved January 11, 2021.
2. "Leland S. Speed obituary". Clarion-Ledger. August 9, 1971. p. 1. Retrieved June 3, 2020.
3. "Certification for Mayor's Race_June 18, 1944". Clarion-Ledger. June 18, 1944. p. 16. Retrieved January 10, 2021.
4. "Speed Enters Treasurer Race_Jan 28,1959". Clarion-Ledger. January 28, 1959. p. 5. Retrieved November 9, 2020.
5. "No Speed Limit". Beacon. Mississippi College. 2016. Retrieved January 28, 2021.