Thomas, Seth Born May 18, 1873, in McConnelsville, OH Died February 2, 1962, in Sioux City, IA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit Received a recess appointment from Franklin D. Roosevelt on December 2, 1935, to a seat vacated by Charles Breckenridge Faris; nominated to the same position by Franklin D. Roosevelt on January 6, 1936. Confirmed by the Senate on January 22, 1936, and received commission on January 28, 1936. Assumed senior status on May 1, 1954. Service terminated on February 2, 1962, due to death. Education: University of Iowa, Ph.B., 1904 University of Iowa, A.M., 1906 University of Iowa College of Law, LL.B., 1910 Professional Career: Private practice, Fort Dodge, Iowa, 1910-1914 Assistant U.S. attorney, Northern District of Iowa, 1914-1920 Private practice, Fort Dodge, Iowa Solicitor, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1933-1935 Research Collections