Kennerly, Thomas Martin Born January 24, 1874, in Lee County, TX Died July 29, 1962, in Houston, TX Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas Nominated by Herbert Hoover on January 24, 1931, to a seat vacated by Joseph C. Hutcheson, Jr.. Confirmed by the Senate on February 4, 1931, and received commission on February 7, 1931. Assumed senior status on August 29, 1954. Service terminated on July 29, 1962, due to death. Education: Read law, 1893 Professional Career: Private practice, Giddings, Texas, 1893-1897 Private practice, Houston, Texas, 1897-1931 Referee in bankruptcy, Southern District of Texas, 1903-1906 Special judge, Harris County [Texas] District Court, 1918