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Thomas Patrick Bussey
Associate Justice of South Carolina
In office
December 11, 1961 – September 30, 1975
Preceded byLionel K. Legge
Succeeded byGeorge Gregory, Jr.
Personal details
BornMay 7, 1905
Parksville, South Carolina, US
DiedJuly 26, 1981 (1981-07-27) (aged 76)
Charleston, South Carolina, US
SpouseLouise McKelvey Florence
Alma materThe Citadel
University of South Carolina (J.D.)

Thomas Patrick Bussey (1905-1981) was an associate justice of the South Carolina Supreme Court.

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.

References

  1. ^ "Lawmakers Delay Action On 1961 Appropriations". Spartanburg Herald. Spartanburg, South Carolina. March 8, 1961. p. 2. Retrieved November 30, 2014.
  2. ^ "New Justices Sworn In". Daily Item. Sumter, South Carolina. December 11, 1961. pp. 1B. Retrieved December 1, 2014.
  3. ^ "Retired Justice Dead At 76". The Daily Item. Sumter, South Carolina. July 27, 1981. pp. 9A. Retrieved November 30, 2014.