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Clary, Thomas James
Born August 31, 1899, in Seneca Falls, NY
Died August 1, 1977, in Philadelphia, PA
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Received a recess appointment from Harry S Truman on October 21, 1949, to a new seat authorized by 63 Stat. 493; nominated to the same position by Harry S Truman on January 5, 1950. Confirmed by the Senate on March 8, 1950, and received commission on March 9, 1950. Served as chief judge, 1961-1969. Assumed senior status on March 1, 1969. Service terminated on August 1, 1977, due to death.
Education:
Cornell University, A.B., 1920
Georgetown College Law School (now Georgetown University Law Center), LL.B., 1924
Professional Career:
Died August 1, 1977, in Philadelphia, PA
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Received a recess appointment from Harry S Truman on October 21, 1949, to a new seat authorized by 63 Stat. 493; nominated to the same position by Harry S Truman on January 5, 1950. Confirmed by the Senate on March 8, 1950, and received commission on March 9, 1950. Served as chief judge, 1961-1969. Assumed senior status on March 1, 1969. Service terminated on August 1, 1977, due to death.
Education:
Cornell University, A.B., 1920
Georgetown College Law School (now Georgetown University Law Center), LL.B., 1924
Professional Career:
Private practice, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1924-1949
Member, Judicial Conference of the United States, 1966-1968
Nominated to U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, October 15, 1949; no Senate vote