Hamilton S. Burnett was appointed by Governor Jim Nance McCord to the Tennessee Supreme Court on Oct 3, 1947. He was elected to the Court in 1948, 1950, 1958, 1966, and 1972. He began his service as Chief Justice in 1963, serving in that role until dying before his official retirement could take effect in August 1973.
Veteran of The United States Navy.
Hamilton S. Burnett was appointed by Governor Jim Nance McCord to the Tennessee Supreme Court on Oct 3, 1947. He was elected to the Court in 1948, 1950, 1958, 1966, and 1972. He began his service as Chief Justice in 1963, serving in that role until dying before his official retirement could take effect in August 1973.
Veteran of The United States Navy.
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