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Michie, Thomas Johnson

Born June 7, 1896, in Northport, NY
Died April 9, 1973

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the 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