Thomas Michie

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Thomas Michie

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Prior offices
United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia

Education

Bachelor's

University of Virginia, 1920

Law

University of Virginia School of Law, 1921

Personal
Birthplace
Northport, N.Y.


Thomas Johnson Michie (1896-1973) was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia.[1]

Michie was nominated by President John F. Kennedy on May 11, 1961, to a seat vacated by Roby Thompson; he was confirmed by the Senate on June 27, 1961, and received his commission on June 30th. He assumed senior status on November 6, 1967, and served in that capacity until his death on April 9, 1973.[1] Michie was succeeded in this position by Hiram Widener.

Early life and education

  • University of Virginia, A.B., 1917
  • University of Virginia, A.M., 1920
  • University of Virginia School of Law, LL.B., 1921[1]

Professional career

  • U.S. Army Second Lieutenant, 1917-1919
  • Private practice, Charlottesville, Virginia, 1921-1926
  • Attorney, Koppers Company, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1926-1942
  • Chief counsel, 1937-1942
  • U.S. Army Air Corps Lieutenant Colonel, 1942-1946
  • Private practice, Charlottesville, Virginia, 1946-1961
  • Lecturer, University of Virginia School of Law, 1946-1961
  • Mayor, Charlottesville, Virginia, 1958-1960[1]

Judicial career

Western District of Virginia

Michie was nominated by President John F. Kennedy on May 11, 1961, to a seat vacated by Roby Thompson; he was confirmed by the Senate on June 27, 1961, and received his commission on June 30th. He assumed senior status on November 6, 1967, and served in that capacity until his death on April 9, 1973.[1] Michie was succeeded in this position by Hiram Widener.

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Political offices
Preceded by:
Roby Thompson
Western District of Virginia
1961–1967
Seat #2
Succeeded by:
Hiram Widener