James Hare (judge)
James Albert Hare Jr. (May 17, 1906 – May 20, 1969) was a politician from the U.S. state of Alabama and a veteran of the United States Army during World War II. He served as an assistant state Attorney General, a county solicitor, a member of the Alabama House of Representatives, and an Alabama circuit court judge. He was an active defender of Jim Crow segregation as a judge.
James Hare | |
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| Judge of the Alabama Fourth Judicial Circuit | |
| In office 1954–1969 | |
| Appointed by | Gordon Persons |
| Member of the Alabama House of Representatives from the Dallas County district | |
| In office 1934–1940 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James Albert Hare Jr. May 17, 1906 Massillon, Alabama, U.S. |
| Died | May 20, 1969 (aged 63) Selma, Alabama, U.S. |
| Resting place | Old Live Oak Cemetery |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Katheryn Terrell |
| Children | 4 |
| Relatives | Rebecca Cokley (granddaughter) |
| Education | Marion Military Institute University of Alabama (LLB) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1942–1946 |
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Unit | United States Army Air Corps |
| Battles/wars | World War II • China Burma India Theater |
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