Background
Tennant, Geraldine B. was born on August 31, 1922 in Clarendon, Texas, United States. Daughter of James D. and Josephine (Chamberlain) Browder.
Tennant, Geraldine B. was born on August 31, 1922 in Clarendon, Texas, United States. Daughter of James D. and Josephine (Chamberlain) Browder.
Bachelor, Texas Christian University, 1943. Postgraduate, Southern Methodist University, 1946. Juris Doctor, University Texas-Austin, 1949.
Private practice, Fort Worth, Houston, 1949-1967; probate assistant to county judge, Harris County, Houston, 1967-1973; referee for juvenile courts, Harris County, Houston, 1973-1980; private practice, Houston, 1980-1983; district judge, State of Texas, Houston, 1983-1995; senior district judge, State of Texas, Houston, since 1995.
Board of directors Young Women’s Christian Association, Houston, 1970, Mental Health Association Texas, Austin, 1980, League of Women Voters, Houston, 1967. Member American Bar Association, Association Women Attorneys, National Association Judges, State Bar Texas, Houston Bar Association, Texas State Bar College, Rotary.
Married James P. Tennant, December 28, 1952 (deceased 1962). Children: James B., Lucile B., Josephine A.