About Oliver D. Kessel
Lived 1901 – 1992 (aged 91). Oliver D. Kessel was an American politician and jurist.
Oliver Dennis Kessel (January 12, 1901 – November 5, 1992) was a justice of the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia from his appointment on June 23, 1972 until December 31, 1972.
Born in Ripley, West Virginia, Following his own retirement from the court, Kessel returned to private practice in Ripley.
Kessel died of a heart attack at a hospital in Ripley, at the age of 91.
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Who was Oliver D. Kessel?
American judge (1901–1992)
When was Oliver D. Kessel born?
Oliver D. Kessel was born on 12 January 1901 in Ripley.
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Oliver D. Kessel died on 5 November 1992 in Ripley.
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Oliver D. Kessel was a politician and jurist.
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Oliver D. Kessel was American.
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