William Thurlow Weed Brotherton Jr. (April 17, 1926 – April 6, 1997) was the Democratic president of the

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from

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and served from 1973 to 1981. He was a

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of the

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from 1984 until 1995, and served as chief justice in 1989 and 1994. Brotherton served a total of six terms in the

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and five terms in the state senate between 1952 and 1980.

Early life and education

William Thurlow Weed Brotherton Jr. was born in Charleston, West Virginia, on April 17, 1926.D.S.S. Form 1 Military Draft Registration Card completed on June 30, 1944. Place of residence and place of birth are listed as Charleston, West Virginia, and Employer's Name and Address is listed as "Student, Washington & Lee Uni." During

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era, Brotherton served in the

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. He graduated from Washington and Lee University in 1947.

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