George H. Ethridge

George Hamilton Ethridge (February 26, 1871 – November 26, 1957) was a justice of the Supreme Court of Mississippi from 1917 to 1941. He lived in Meridian, Mississippi. Ethridge lead the vote in the August 15 Democratic primary, and won the September 5 runoff by a more substantial margin. Ethridge ran unopposed for reelection in 1924 and 1932, but in 1940, at the age of 69, faced a challenge from a younger opponent who highlighted Ethridge's age. Ethridge campaigned little, and was soundly defeated in the election. After leaving the court, Ethridge was again an assistant attorney general for several years.

Ethridge also wrote poetry, publishing a volume in 1919, and another in 1924.

Personal life On September 28, 1904, Ethridge married Lula Tann, with whom he had three sons and three daughters. Ethridge died in Jackson, Mississippi, at the age of 86, and was interred at Lakewood Memorial Park.

William N. Ethridge, who later served on the court, was the son of Ethridge's cousin.