John D. Humphries Writings


Descriptive Summary
Title: John D. Humphries Writings
Creator: Humphries, John D., 1873-1942.
Inclusive Dates: circa 1939
Language(s): English
Extent: 1 box(es) (.25 linear feet)
Collection Number: RBRL227JDH
Repository: Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies
Abstract: One bound typescript, Historical Articles by John D. Humphries, containing various articles and radio announcements by Atlanta Circuit Court Judge, John D. Humphries. Topics include the the development of the court system of Georgia, lotteries in Georgia, judges of the Superior Courts of Fulton and Dekalb counties, representation of Fulton and Dekalb counties in the U.S. Congress, history of Atlanta from 1732 to the 1850s, history of the Georgia Code, and Americanism.

Collection Description

Biographical Note

John D. Humphries was born in 1873 near Hapeville, Clayton County, Georgia, to Amos Daniel Humphries and Annis Elizabeth Pope. After graduating from The University of Georgia in 1893, Humphries practiced law with the firm of Joseph W. Humphries in Atlanta until 1 January 1919. Humphries was elected Mayor of Hapeville in Fulton County on 1 January 1914 and served until 1919. In 1919, he served as a judge on the Atlanta Circuit and was a life member of the American Law Institute. He married Lillie Marvin Jones on 14 June1900 and had three children, Annis Jones, Josephine Grace and John D., Jr. Judge Humphries died in Fulton County, Georgia, on 22 October 1942.

Scope and Content

One bound typescript, Historical Articles by John D. Humphries, containing various articles and radio announcements by Atlanta Circuit Court Judge, John D. Humphries. Topics include the the development of the court system of Georgia, lotteries in Georgia, judges of the Superior Courts of Fulton and Dekalb counties, representation of Fulton and Dekalb counties in the U.S. Congress, history of Atlanta from 1732 to the 1850s, history of the Georgia Code, and Americanism.

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Preferred Citation

John D. Humphries Writings, Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies, University of Georgia Libraries, Athens, Georgia, 30602-1641.

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