George H. Burnett | |
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21st Chief Justice of the Oregon Supreme Court | |
In office 1927 | |
Preceded by | Thomas A. McBride |
Succeeded by | John L. Rand |
In office 1921–1923 | |
Preceded by | Thomas A. McBride |
Succeeded by | Thomas A. McBride |
41st Justice of the Oregon Supreme Court | |
In office 1911–1927 | |
Preceded by | Woodson T. Slater |
Succeeded by | George Rossman |
Personal details | |
Born | May 9, 1853 Yamhill County, Oregon, U.S. |
Died | September 10, 1927 Salem, Oregon, U.S. | (aged 74)
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.