Richard Russell Sr.
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For other people named Richard Russell, see Richard Russell (disambiguation).
Richard Brevard Russell Sr. (April 27, 1861 – December 3, 1938) was an American lawyer, legislator, jurist, and candidate for political office. He is the patriarch of the Russell Family of Georgia, a notable 20th century Georgia political family.
Quick Facts Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Georgia, Preceded by ...
Richard Russell Sr. | |
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Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Georgia | |
In office 1923–1938 | |
Preceded by | William H. Fish |
Succeeded by | Charles S. Reid |
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Born | Richard Brevard Russell (1861-04-27)April 27, 1861 Marietta, Georgia, U.S. |
Died | December 3, 1938(1938-12-03) (aged 77) Atlanta, Georgia |
Cause of death | Heart attack |
Spouses | Marie Louise Tyler
(m. 1883; died 1885)Ina Dillard (m. 1891) |
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