William Kernahan Thomas
Appointed by President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1966 and confirmed by voice vote, William Kernahan Thomas was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio. He earned a law degree from Ohio State University College of Law (now Michael E. Moritz College of Law) in 1935. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, March 4, 1966
- Appointed by
- Lyndon B. Johnson, 1966
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- Ohio State 1932 · Ohio State College of Law (now Michael E. Moritz College of Law) 1935
- Succeeded
- Paul J. Jones
- Succeeded by
- John William Potter
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Northern District of Ohio · succeeded Paul J. Jones | Johnson (D) | voice |
A per-senator roll-call isn’t shown for this confirmation. The Senate’s recorded roll-call votes begin in 1989; many confirmations (especially before then, and most to the lower courts) were by voice vote or unanimous consent.
| Ohio State University | B.A. | 1932 |
| Ohio State University College of Law (now Michael E. Moritz College of Law) | J.D. | 1935 |
35 years on the Northern District of Ohio. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).