Michie, Thomas Johnson Born June 7, 1896, in Northport, NY Died April 9, 1973 Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia Nominated by John F. Kennedy on May 11, 1961, to a seat vacated by Roby C. Thompson. Confirmed by the Senate on June 27, 1961, and received commission on June 30, 1961. Service terminated on April 9, 1973, due to death. Education: University of Virginia, A.B., 1917 University of Virginia, A.M., 1920 University of Virginia School of Law, LL.B., 1921 Professional Career: U.S. Army second lieutenant, 1917-1919 Private practice, Charlottesville, Virginia, 1921-1926, 1946-1961 Attorney, Koppers Company, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1926-1942; chief counsel, 1937-1942 U.S. Army lieutenant colonel, Air Corps, 1942-1946 Lecturer, University of Virginia School of Law, 1946-1961 Mayor, Charlottesville, Virginia, 1958-1960 Research Collections