McAllister, Thomas Francis Born March 4, 1896, in Grand Rapids, MI Died November 10, 1976 Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit Nominated by Franklin D. Roosevelt on April 25, 1941, to a seat vacated by Herschel Whitfield Arant. Confirmed by the Senate on May 19, 1941, and received commission on May 22, 1941. Served as chief judge, 1959-1961. Assumed senior status on January 1, 1963. Service terminated on November 10, 1976, due to death. Education: University of Michigan Law School, A.B., 1918 Read law, 1921 Professional Career: French Foreign Legion volunteer, 1917-1918 Private practice, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 1921-1937 Member, Michigan State Advisory Liquor Commission, 1933 Democratic candidate for U.S. House of Representatives from Michigan, 1934, 1936 Special assistant to the attorney general, Criminal Division, U.S. Department of Justice, 1937 Justice, Michigan Supreme Court, 1938-1941 Member, Attorney General's Commission on Bankruptcy Administration, 1939 Research Collections