Charles L. Terry Jr.
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Charles Layman Terry Jr. (September 17, 1900 – February 6, 1970) was an American lawyer and politician from Dover, in Kent County, Delaware. He was a member of the Democratic Party and served as Chief Justice of the Delaware Supreme Court as well as Governor of Delaware.
Quick Facts 65th Governor of Delaware, Lieutenant ...
Charles L. Terry Jr. | |
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65th Governor of Delaware | |
In office January 19, 1965 – January 21, 1969 | |
Lieutenant | Sherman W. Tribbitt |
Preceded by | Elbert N. Carvel |
Succeeded by | Russell W. Peterson |
Chief Justice of the Delaware Supreme Court | |
In office May 1963 – August 19, 1964 | |
Appointed by | Elbert N. Carvel |
Preceded by | Clarence A. Southerland |
Succeeded by | Daniel F. Wolcott |
Justice of the Delaware Supreme Court | |
In office July 23, 1962 – May 1963 | |
Appointed by | Elbert N. Carvel |
Associate Justice of the Delaware Superior Court | |
In office December 7, 1938 – April 29, 1957 | |
Appointed by | Richard McMullen |
Secretary of State of Delaware | |
In office 1937–1938 | |
Governor | Richard McMullen |
Preceded by | Walter Dent Smith |
Succeeded by | Josiah Marvel Jr. |
Personal details | |
Born | Charles Layman Terry Jr. (1900-09-17)September 17, 1900 Camden, Delaware, U.S. |
Died | February 6, 1970(1970-02-06) (aged 69) Dover, Delaware, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Jessica Irby |
Residence(s) | Dover, Delaware |
Alma mater | University of Virginia |
Profession | lawyer |
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