Braswell Deen Jr.

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Braswell Deen Jr.
Member of the Georgia House of Representatives for Bacon County
In office
1951–1960
Personal details
Born(1925-08-16)August 16, 1925
McRae, Georgia, United States
DiedDecember 24, 2020 (aged 95)
Marietta, Georgia, United States
Political party Democratic

Braswell D. Deen Jr. (August 16, 1925 - December 24, 2020) is an American former politician and judge. He served in the Georgia House of Representatives from 1951 to 1960, and as judge on the Georgia Court of Appeals from 1965 to 1990. He is the son of former Georgia congressman Braswell Deen. [1] [2] [3] [4]

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References

  1. "Deen, Braswell D., 1925-". virginia.edu. Retrieved 7 May 2015.
  2. "Braswell D. Deen, Jr. Papers". uga.edu. Retrieved 7 May 2015.
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  4. "Judge Braswell Drue Deen Jr". Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved 6 January 2021.