Henry D. Ross
Henry Davis Ross (September 12, 1861 – February 9, 1945) was an American jurist and politician. Before his election to the Arizona Supreme Court, he served as county attorney for both Coconino and Yavapai counties as well as a member of the Arizona Territorial Legislature. Following Arizona statehood, he served on the state's highest bench for 33 years and was selected chief justice on six occasions. Ross served the longest tenure in the court's history while his brother, John Wilson Ross, served the shortest.
Henry D. Ross | |
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Henry Ross, circa 1913 | |
| Chief Justice of the Arizona Supreme Court | |
| In office January 1945 – February 9, 1945 | |
| Preceded by | Archibald G. McAlister |
| Succeeded by | Rawghlie Clement Stanford |
| In office January 1939 – December 1940 | |
| Preceded by | Archibald G. McAlister |
| Succeeded by | Alfred C. Lockwood |
| In office January 1933 – December 1934 | |
| Preceded by | Archibald G. McAlister |
| Succeeded by | Alfred C. Lockwood |
| In office January 1927 – December 1928 | |
| Preceded by | Archibald G. McAlister |
| Succeeded by | Alfred C. Lockwood |
| In office January 1921 – December 1922 | |
| Preceded by | Donald L. Cunningham |
| Succeeded by | Archibald G. McAlister |
| In office January 1, 1915 – December 1916 | |
| Preceded by | Alfred Franklin |
| Succeeded by | Alfred Franklin |
| Justice of the Arizona Supreme Court | |
| In office February 14, 1912 – February 9, 1945 | |
| Preceded by | seat created |
| Succeeded by | Joseph H. Morgan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 12, 1861 Berryville, Arkansas |
| Died | February 9, 1945 (aged 83) Phoenix, Arizona |
| Spouse | Margaret Wheeler |
| Profession | Attorney, jurist |
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