Rufus W. Cobb

Rufus Willis Cobb
25th Governor of Alabama
In office
November 28, 1878 – December 1, 1882
Preceded byGeorge S. Houston
Succeeded byEdward A. O'Neal
Member of the Alabama Senate
In office
1872
1876
Personal details
Born(1829-02-25)February 25, 1829
Ashville, Alabama
DiedNovember 26, 1913(1913-11-26) (aged 84)
Birmingham, Alabama
Political partyDemocratic

Rufus Willis Cobb (February 25, 1829 – November 26, 1913) was an American Democratic politician who was the 25th Governor of Alabama from 1878 to 1882. He is the only person to serve as both Governor of Alabama and Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Alabama at the same time.


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