George H. Burnett

George H. Burnett
Burnett in 1903
21st Chief Justice of the Oregon Supreme Court
In office
1927
Preceded byThomas A. McBride
Succeeded byJohn L. Rand
In office
1921–1923
Preceded byThomas A. McBride
Succeeded byThomas A. McBride
41st Justice of the Oregon Supreme Court
In office
1911–1927
Preceded byWoodson T. Slater
Succeeded byGeorge Rossman
Personal details
BornMay 9, 1853
Yamhill County, Oregon, U.S.
DiedSeptember 10, 1927(1927-09-10) (aged 74)
Salem, Oregon, U.S.
Spouse(s)Marian Belt (d. 1924),
Frances Wise

George Henry Burnett (May 9, 1853 – September 10, 1927) was an American attorney and judge in the state of Oregon. He was the 21st chief justice of the Oregon Supreme Court serving twice as chief first in 1921 to 1923, and then in 1927 when he died in office. Overall he served on Oregon’s highest court from 1911 until 1927.