Olin M. Jeffords

Olin M. Jeffords (June 8, 1890 – October 10, 1964) was a Vermont attorney and judge who served as Chief Justice of the Vermont Supreme Court. He was the father of Senator Jim Jeffords.

Biography

Olin Merrill Jeffords was born in Enosburg Falls, Vermont on June 8, 1890.[1] He graduated from Enosburg Falls High School in 1909 and Phillips Exeter Academy in 1911.[2] Jeffords graduated from Boston University Law School in 1918 and became an attorney.[3] He practiced with Ropes & Gray in Boston,[4] and then returned to Vermont to practice in Ludlow and Rutland. A Republican,[5] in 1934 Jeffords was appointed a Judge of the Vermont Superior Court.[6] In 1938 Jeffords was appointed an Associate Justice of the Vermont Supreme Court, filling the vacancy caused by the death of Justice George M. Powers.[7]

In 1955 Jeffords became Chief Justice of the Vermont Supreme Court, and he served until resigning in 1958.[8]

Death and burial

Jeffords died in Rutland on October 10, 1964.[9] He was buried at Missisquoi Cemetery in Enosburg Falls.[10]

Awards and honors

In 1939 Jeffords was awarded the honorary degree of LL.D. from Boston University.[11]

In 2006 James Jeffords established the Olin M. Jeffords Scholarship at Vermont Law School, which is intended to benefit students pursuing a career in public service.[12]

Family

In 1928 Jeffords married Marion Hausman (1895-1977).[13][14] They were the parents of two children: Mary Jeffords Mills (1932-2009); and James Merrill Jeffords (1934-2014).[15]

References

  1. ↑ Armstrong, Howard E. (1955). Vermont Legislative Directory and State Manual. Montpelier, VT: Vermont Secretary of State. p. 593.
  2. ↑ Vermont Bar Association (1965). Report of Proceedings of the Annual Meeting, Volume 59. Montpelier, VT: Argus and Patriot Steam Book Press. p. 26.
  3. ↑ Lamb, Wallace Emerson (1940). The Lake Champlain and Lake George Valleys. New York, NY: The American Historical Company, Inc. pp. 198–199.
  4. ↑ Brauer, Carl M. (1991). Ropes & Gray: 1865-1990. p. 173.
  5. ↑ Myrick, Rawson C. (1935). Vermont Legislative Directory. Montpelier, VT: Vermont Secretary of State. p. 562.
  6. ↑ "Olin M. Jeffords, 74, Dies". New York Times. New York, NY. October 13, 1964.
  7. ↑ "Justices of the Supreme Court, 1778 – Present" (PDF). Vermont State Archives and Records Administration. Vermont Secretary of State. 2013. Retrieved May 21, 2015.
  8. ↑ "Supreme Court Chief Justices, State of Vermont". History of Elected Officials Site. Vermont General Assembly. 2004. Retrieved May 21, 2015.
  9. ↑ "Death certificate, Olin M. Jeffords". Vermont Death Records, 1909-2008. Ancestry.com. October 10, 1964. Retrieved May 21, 2015.
  10. ↑ Olin M. Jeffords at Find a Grave
  11. ↑ Myrick, Rawson C. (1940). Vermont Legislative Directory. Montpelier, VT: Vermont Secretary of State. p. 588.
  12. ↑ Allen, Darren (June 23, 2006). "Jeffords Campaign Cash Going to Charity". The Times Argus. Barre, VT.
  13. ↑ "Marriage record, Olin M. Jeffords and Marion Hausman". New York, New York, Marriage Index 1866-1937. Ancestry.com. July 23, 1928. Retrieved May 21, 2015.
  14. ↑ "Death certificate, Marion H. Jeffords". Vermont Death Records, 1909-2008. Ancestry.com. April 9, 1977. Retrieved May 21, 2015.
  15. ↑ Lamb, Wallace Emerson (1940). The Lake Champlain and Lake George Valleys. New York, NY: The American Historical Company, Inc. p. 199.
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