Thomas, William Kernahan Born February 15, 1911, in Columbus, OH Died March 20, 2001, in Cleveland, OH Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio Nominated by Lyndon B. Johnson on January 19, 1966, to a seat vacated by Paul J. Jones. Confirmed by the Senate on March 4, 1966, and received commission on March 7, 1966. Assumed senior status on February 15, 1981. Service terminated on March 20, 2001, due to death. Education: Ohio State University, B.A., 1932 Ohio State University College of Law, J.D., 1935 Professional Career: Private practice, Cleveland, Ohio, 1935-1944 U.S. Naval Reserve Lieutenant, 1944-1946 Private practice, Cleveland, Ohio, 1946-1950 Judge, Court of Common Pleas, Geauga County, Ohio, 1950-1953 Judge, Court of Common Pleas, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, 1953-1966 Research Collections