| James Kay Thomas | |
|---|---|
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| 22nd Attorney General of West Virginia | |
| In office January 13, 1943 – January 15, 1945 | |
| Governor | Matthew M. Neely |
| Preceded by | William S. Wysong |
| Succeeded by | Ira J. Partlow |
| 38th Speaker of the West Virginia House of Delegates | |
| In office 1937–1941 | |
| Preceded by | John J. Pelter |
| Succeeded by | Malcolm R. Arnold |
| Member of the West Virginia House of Delegates from Kanawha County | |
| In office December 1, 1932 – December 1, 1942 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James Kay Thomas (1902-02-23)February 23, 1902 Charleston, West Virginia |
| Died | May 23, 1989(1989-05-23) (aged 87) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Julia Lewis Roseberry
(m. 1934) |
| Education | Washington and Lee University (LLB) |
James Kay Thomas (February 23, 1902 – May 23, 1989) was a lawyer from Charleston who was once West Virginia Attorney General.
Early years
Washington & Lee University
Thomas was a prominent end for the Washington & Lee Generals football team of Washington & Lee University. He stood 5 feet 10 inches and weighed 160 pounds. He was selected All-Southern in 1925.
Attorney General
Thomas was West Virginia Attorney General from 1942 to 1945. Before this he served five consecutive terms in the House of Delegates.
See also
References
- "All Southern Grid Team Compiled By The Associated Press". Kingsport Times. November 30, 1925.
- "Two Tar Heel Stars Praised". The Daily Tar Heel. January 12, 1926. p. 3. Retrieved March 29, 2015 – via Newspapers.com.
- "James Kay Thomas". Farmers Advocate. July 17, 1942.
| Party political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded byClarence W. Meadows | Democratic nominee for West Virginia Attorney General 1942 |
Succeeded byIra J. Partlow |
| Legal offices | ||
| Preceded byWilliam S. Wysong | Attorney General of West Virginia 1943–1945 |
Succeeded byIra J. Partlow |
| Attorneys general of West Virginia | ||
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- West Virginia attorneys general
- 1902 births
- 1989 deaths
- Washington and Lee Generals football players
- American football ends
- All-Southern college football players
- Lawyers from Charleston, West Virginia
- Players of American football from West Virginia
- Washington and Lee Generals football coaches
- Speakers of the West Virginia House of Delegates
- 20th-century members of the West Virginia Legislature