John W. Eggleston

John William Eggleston (June 18, 1886 – May 18, 1976) was a Virginia lawyer, politician and jurist whose tenure by the time of his death was the longest in the century.

John W. Eggleston
20th Chief Justice of Virginia
In office
July 29, 1958  October 1, 1969
Preceded byEdward W. Hudgins
Succeeded byHarold F. Snead
Justice of the Supreme Court of Virginia
In office
February 26, 1935  October 1, 1969
Preceded byLouis S. Epes
Succeeded byAlexander M. Harman, Jr.
Member of the Virginia Senate
from the 2nd district
In office
January 13, 1932  February 26, 1935
Preceded byJames S. Barron
Succeeded byVivian L. Page
Personal details
Born
John William Eggleston

(1886-06-18)June 18, 1886
Charlotte Court House, Virginia, U.S.
DiedMay 18, 1976(1976-05-18) (aged 89)
Norfolk, Virginia, U.S.
SpouseElla Watkins Carrington
Alma materHampden-Sydney College
Washington and Lee University
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