George Gregory, Jr.
| George Tillman Gregory, Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Chief Justice of South Carolina | |
|
In office February 26, 1988 – December 30, 1991 | |
| Preceded by | Julius B. Ness |
| Succeeded by | David W. Harwell |
| Associate Justice of South Carolina | |
|
In office May 7, 1975 – 1988 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas P. Bussey |
| Succeeded by | Jean H. Toal |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
December 13, 1921 McConnells, South Carolina |
| Died |
January 23, 2003 (aged 81) Chester, South Carolina |
| Alma mater | University of South Carolina |
George Tillman Gregory, Jr. was an associate justice and chief justice on the South Carolina Supreme Court. He began practicing law in 1944, served in the 1950s in the South Carolina Statehouse, and became a state trial court judge in 1956.[1] He was sworn in as the chief justice on February 26, 1988.[2] Although his term was to expire in 1994, Gregory gave notice of his retirement in 1991.[3] Gregory died on January 23, 2003, and is buried at the Evergreen Cemetery in Chester, South Carolina.[4]
References
- ↑ "Former chief justice Gregory dies at 81". Herald-Journal (Spartanburg, South Carolina). January 25, 2003. pp. B5. Retrieved November 24, 2014.
- ↑ "Gregory sworn in as chief justice". The Item (Sumter, South Carolina). February 27, 1988. pp. 1A. Retrieved December 1, 2014.
- ↑ "Gregory, chief justice of state Supreme Court, announces he'll retire at end of year". The Item (Sumter, South Carolina). February 28, 1991. pp. 2B. Retrieved December 1, 2014.
- ↑ "George Tillman Gregory, Jr. (1921-2003)". Find a Grave. Retrieved November 25, 2014.
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