George W. Crockett, Jr.

U.S. Congressperson

1909 – 1997

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Who was George W. Crockett, Jr.?

George William Crockett Jr. was an African-American attorney, jurist, and congressman from the U.S. state of Michigan. He also served as a national vice-president of the National Lawyers Guild and co-founded what is believed to be the first racially integrated law firm in the United States.

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Born
Aug 10, 1909
Jacksonville
Also known as
  • George Crockett
Spouses
Religion
  • Baptists
Ethnicity
  • African American
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • University of Michigan
  • Morehouse College
  • University of Michigan Law School
Died
Sep 7, 1997
Washington, D.C.

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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