Thomas P. Bussey Explained

Thomas Patrick Bussey
Office:Associate Justice of South Carolina
Termstart:December 11, 1961
Termend:September 30, 1975
Predecessor:Lionel K. Legge
Successor:George Gregory, Jr.
Birth Date:May 7, 1905
Birth Place:Parksville, South Carolina, US
Death Place:Charleston, South Carolina, US
Spouse:Louise McKelvey Florence
Alma Mater:The 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 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, which was 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.

Notes and References

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