Robert B. Williamson

Robert B. Williamson (1899- December 27, 1976) was a Maine judge.

Career

In 1949, Williamson was appointed by Governor Frederick G. Payne to serve as a Justice of the Maine Supreme Judicial Court. In 1956, Governor Edmund Muskie appointed Williamson Chief Justice of the court until his retirement in 1970.

Personal

Williamson was the great grandson of Maine Senate President Joseph Williamson and the grandson of Governor Edwin C. Burleigh.[1] He was admitted to Augusta General Hospital's coronary care unit on December 23, 1976 and died on December 27, 1976.[2] In 2004, the Williamson Family Papers were given to the University of Maine. The papers are kept at the Raymond H. Fogler Library in Orono.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 "Fogler Library: Finding Guide to the Williamson Family Papers". Retrieved 28 December 2011.
  2. ↑ "R.B. WILLIAMSON, EX-HEAD OF MAINE SUPREME COURT". New York Times. December 27, 1976. Retrieved 28 December 2011.


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