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Judson Whitlocke Lyons
American politician and attorney (1858–1924) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Judson Whitlocke Lyons (August 15, 1858 – June 22, 1924) was an American politician and attorney. He became the second African American attorney in Georgia in 1884 (following Styles Hutchins), and later served as the Register of the Treasury.
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Judson Whitlocke Lyons | |
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![]() Judson Whitlocke Lyons | |
Register of the Treasury | |
In office April 7, 1898 – April 1, 1906 | |
President | William McKinley Theodore Roosevelt |
Preceded by | Blanche Bruce |
Succeeded by | William Tecumseh Vernon |
Personal details | |
Born | (1858-08-15)August 15, 1858[1] Burke County, Georgia, U.S. |
Died | June 22, 1924(1924-06-22) (aged 65) Richmond County, Georgia, U.S. |
Nationality | American |
Political party | Republican |
Alma mater | Howard University (LL.B.) |
Occupation | Lawyer |
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