James Bennett Stephenson

Background

Stephenson, James Bennett was born on January 26, 1916 in Greenup, Kentucky, United States. Son of Elmer D. and Emabel (Bennett) Stephenson.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Univercity Kentucky, Lexington, 1938; Bachelor of Laws, University Kentucky, Lexington, 1951.

Career

Practice in, Pikeville, Kentucky, 1940-1957; circuit judge, Division I 35th Judicial District, Pike County, 1957-1973; justice, Kentucky Court Appeals, 1973-1975; justice, Supreme Court Kentucky, 1975-1989. Member Judicial Council Kentucky, 1959-1961.

Achievements

• James Bennett Stephenson has been listed as a noteworthy state justice by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors Methodist Hospital, Pikeville. Served to captain United States Army Air Force, 1942-1945. Member Sigma Chi, Phi Delta Phi.

Connections

Married Elizabeth Campbell Paddison, June 28, 1941. Children— Martha Bennett, Jane Marsh.

Father:

Elmer D. Stephenson

Mother:

Emabel (Bennett) Stephenson

Spouse:

Elizabeth Campbell Paddison

child:

Martha Bennett Stephenson

child:

Jane Marsh Stephenson