John R. Thim
American judge
About John R. Thim
Lived 1902 – 1988 (aged 86).
Early life, education, and career Born in New Haven, Connecticut, Thim was admitted to practice law before the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia in October 1925, and entered the practice of law in New Haven in 1926,
Political and judicial service Thim was a judge of the Hamden Town Court from 1941 to 1951. On December 21, 1948, Thim was selected by the Connecticut Republican Party to serve as Speaker of the Connecticut House of Representatives for the session to be held in 1949.
On July 20, 1966, Thim and Elmer W. Ryan were both sworn in as justices of the state supreme court. Thim served until 1972, when he reached the mandatory retirement age for justices.
Personal life and death Thim married Mary Flom, with whom he had a daughter and three sons. He died at his home in Hamden at the age of 86, following a lengthy illness.
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Who was John R. Thim?
American judge (1902–1988)
When was John R. Thim born?
John R. Thim was born on 29 April 1902.
When did John R. Thim die?
John R. Thim died on 6 December 1988.
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