Thomas P. Bussey
Thomas Patrick Bussey was an associate justice of the South Carolina Supreme Court.
Thomas Patrick Bussey | |
|---|---|
| Associate Justice of South Carolina | |
| In office December 11, 1961 – September 30, 1975 | |
| Preceded by | Lionel K. Legge |
| Succeeded by | George Gregory, Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 7, 1905 Parksville, South Carolina |
| Died | July 26, 1981 (aged 76) Charleston, South Carolina |
| Spouse(s) | Louise McKelvey Florence |
| Alma mater | The Citadel University of South Carolina (J.D.) |
Biography
Justice Bussey was twice a representative in the South Carolina House of Representatives (from 1937 to 1940 and then again in 1957 to 1958). He was elected to be a trial court judge in January 1958 and then reelected in 1961 for a full term. He was elevated to the South Carolina Supreme Court in February 1961 to fill the position being vacated by the retirement of Lionel K. Legge in December 1961.[1] He was sworn in on December 11, 1961.[2] He served on the supreme court until he retired on September 30, 1975.[3]
Justice Bussey died on July 26, 1981, and is buried at Biggin Cemetery in Moncks Corner, South Carolina.[4]
References
- "Lawmakers Delay Action On 1961 Appropriations". Spartanburg Herald. Spartanburg, South Carolina. March 8, 1961. p. 2. Retrieved November 30, 2014.
- "New Justices Sworn In". Daily Item. Sumter, South Carolina. December 11, 1961. pp. 1B. Retrieved December 1, 2014.
- "Retired Justice Dead At 76". The Daily Item. Sumter, South Carolina. July 27, 1981. pp. 9A. Retrieved November 30, 2014.
- "Thomas Patrick Bussey (1905-1981)". Find a Grave. Retrieved November 30, 2014.
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