JUDICIAL · TN · 1962-1969
Hamilton S. Burnett
Supreme Court Chief Justice · Democrat · Tennessee
Background
Hamilton S. Burnett served as Supreme Court Chief Justice of Tennessee from 1962–1969 (7 years). Took office after A. B. Neil; succeeded by Allison B. Humphreys. Same-year political environment (1962): Governor Buford Ellington.
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Others who held this office in Tennessee
- Frank F. Drowota III (1994-1996)
- Lyle Reid (1990-1994)
- Frank F. Drowota III (1985-1990)
- William H. D. Fones (1980-1985)
- Joe W. Henry (1977-1980)
- Ross W. Dyer (1973-1975)
- Allison B. Humphreys (1969-1972)
- A. B. Neil (1947-1962)