Davis, Thomas Hoyt Born July 4, 1892, in Braselton, GA Died May 19, 1969 Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Georgia Nominated by Franklin D. Roosevelt on January 3, 1945, to a seat vacated by Bascom S. Deaver. Confirmed by the Senate on January 29, 1945, and received commission on January 30, 1945. Served as chief judge, 1949-1961. Assumed senior status on June 30, 1961. Service terminated on May 19, 1969, due to death. Education: Mercer University, A.B., 1913 Read law, 1916 Professional Career: Private practice, Georgia, 1916-1926 Solicitor general, Cordele Judicial Circuit, Georgia, 1927-1933 U.S. attorney for the Middle District of Georgia, 1933-1945