Virgil A. Griffith

Virgil Alexis Griffith (August 10, 1874 – October 5, 1953) was a justice of the Supreme Court of Mississippi from 1928 to 1949, serving as chief justice from 1948 to 1949.

Early life, education, and career Born in Silver Creek, Lawrence County, Mississippi, he attended the University of Mississippi, gaining admission to the bar in Ellisville, Mississippi, in 1898. The same year, he reportedly drafted the "Corrupt Practices Law of 1935" at the request of the governor, which imposed financial disclosure requirements on political candidates, including judges.

Personal life Griffith married Florence Neville, daughter of circuit court judge James A. Neville. Griffith and his wife had two daughters and a son, and were married until her death in 1951. Griffith died in his home in Gulfport at the age of 79, and was interred in the Evergreen Cemetery in Gulfport.