Ross Barnett | |
|---|---|
 Barnett in 1964 | |
| 53rd Governor of Mississippi | |
| In office January 19, 1960 – January 21, 1964 | |
| Lieutenant | Paul B. Johnson Jr. |
| Preceded by | James P. Coleman |
| Succeeded by | Paul B. Johnson Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Ross Robert Barnett January 22, 1898 Standing Pine, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Died | November 6, 1987 (aged 89) Jackson, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Mary Pearl Crawford (m. 1929) |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | Mississippi College (AB) University of Mississippi (LLB) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
Ross Robert Barnett (January 22, 1898 – November 6, 1987) was an American politician and segregationist who served as the 53rd governor of Mississippi from 1960 to 1964. He was a Southern Democrat who supported racial segregation.