Theodore M. Brantley | |
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| Chief Justice of the Montana Supreme Court | |
| In office 1899–1922 | |
| Preceded by | William Y. Pemberton |
| Succeeded by | Llewellyn L. Callaway |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1851-02-12)February 12, 1851 Lebanon, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Died | September 16, 1922(1922-09-16) (aged 71) Helena, Montana, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Cumberland University |
Theodore M. Brantley (orBrantly[note 1]) (February 12, 1851 – September 16, 1922) was the longest-serving Chief Justice of theMontana Supreme Court, serving for 23 years (1899–1922).
Brantley was born nearLebanon, Tennessee. He came from a political family in Tennessee—two of his mother's brothers were elected governor of Tennessee (Neill S. Brown in 1847,John C. Brown in 1871).[4]Brantley was educated atSouthwestern Presbyterian University inClarksville, Tennessee and the law school ofCumberland University in Lebanon, graduating in 1881. After practicing law for several years, Brantly became a professor of Ancient Languages, first atIllinois College and then at theCollege of Montana inDeer Lodge. After returning to the practice of law for several years, Brantley was elected District Judge in the 3rd Judicial District of Montana in 1892 and then Chief Justice of the Montana Supreme Court in the November 1898 elections. He remained Chief Justice until resigning for reasons of health shortly before his death in 1922, inHelena, Montana.
Brantley became aMason in 1892 and served as the Most Worshipful Grand Master of Masons in Montana in 1900.[5]
Brantley was married in 1891 to Lois Reat and had 3 children - Theodore Lee, Lois Brown, and Neill Duncan Brantly.[6] Neill Duncan Brantly (1897–1972) joined the navy and became a Rear Admiral during World War II, commanding vessels at theBattle of Leyte Gulf.[7] Lois Brown Brantly (1894–1972) marriedFrank A. Hazelbaker, lieutenant governor of Montana 1929–1933.
Brantley's brother Erskine Brantly (1850–1936) was a prominent clergyman and school official inOklahoma.
Brantly Hall at the University of Montana is named after Brantley's wife Lois, who served as head resident there for many years.[8]
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