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JAMES E. THOMAS (1921–2015)
Judge (Republican), 1986-90, 1994-98, 2002-06
Judge, Orphans' Court, Talbot County, 1986-90, 1994-98, 2002-06. Member, Conference of Orphans' Court Judges, 2003-05.
Member, Attorney Grievance Commission.
Member, Board of Supervisors of Elections, Talbot County, 1985.
President, Town Commission, St. Michaels, 1974-76 (member, 1972-76).
Born in St. Michaels, Maryland, 1921. Attended St. Michaels High School, St. Michaels, Maryland. Served in U.S. Marine Corps, 1943-46 (pacific medal). Owner, Thomas Service Center, St. Michaels, Maryland, 1972-86. Life member, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP); Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post no. 5118. Trustee, Union United Methodist Church, St. Michaels, Maryland. Widower. Died September 1, 2015.
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