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George Rossman
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For the mineralogist, see George R. Rossman.
George Rossman (March 8, 1885 – March 11, 1967) was an American lawyer and judge. He was the 29th Chief Justice of the Oregon Supreme Court in the United States. The Illinois native served on Oregon’s highest court for the longest time of any judge in the court's history, from 1927 to 1965. Previously he had worked as a judge for the city of Portland, Oregon and for Multnomah County, Oregon.
Quick Facts 29th Chief Justice of the Oregon Supreme Court, Preceded by ...
George Rossman | |
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29th Chief Justice of the Oregon Supreme Court | |
In office 1947–1949 | |
Preceded by | Harry H. Belt |
Succeeded by | Hall S. Lusk |
59th Justice of the Oregon Supreme Court | |
In office 1927–1965 | |
Preceded by | George H. Burnett |
Succeeded by | Ralph M. Holman |
Personal details | |
Born | March 8, 1885 Chicago, Illinois |
Died | March 11, 1967(1967-03-11) (aged 82) Salem, Oregon |
Spouse | Loretta Showers |
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