George W Crockett Jr.

Politician

Birthday August 10, 1909

Birth Sign Leo

Birthplace Jacksonville, FL

DEATH DATE Sep 7, 1997 (88)

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About

Distinguished African-American lawyer, politician, and judge. From 1980-1991, he represented the 13th District of Michigan in the United States Congress.

Before Fame

After graduating from Morehouse College in Georgia, he attended law school at the University of Michigan.

Trivia

From 1965-1978, he served as a judge in Detroit, Michigan.

Family Life

His first marriage, to Ethelene Jones Crockett, produced two daughters and a son. He later wed Harriette Chambliss.

Associated With

He worked as an attorney for the U.S. Department of Labor under the administration of Franklin D Roosevelt.