Thomas, Edward Beers Born August 4, 1848, in Cortland, NY Died March 27, 1929, in Brooklyn, NY Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York Nominated by William McKinley on February 7, 1898, to a seat vacated by Asa W. Tenney. Confirmed by the Senate on February 15, 1898, and received commission on February 15, 1898. Service terminated on December 31, 1906, due to resignation. Education: Yale College, A.B., 1870 Professional Career: Private practice, New York State senator, New York, 1881-1885 Justice, Supreme Court of the State of New York, Second Judicial District, 1907-1918