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James Kay Thomas

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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.[1][2]

Attorney General

Thomas was West Virginia Attorney General from 1942 to 1945. Before this he served five consecutive terms in the House of Delegates.[3]

See also

References

  1. ^ "All Southern Grid Team Compiled By The Associated Press". Kingsport Times. November 30, 1925.
  2. ^ "Two Tar Heel Stars Praised". The Daily Tar Heel. January 12, 1926. p. 3. Retrieved March 29, 2015 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  3. ^ "James Kay Thomas". Farmers Advocate. July 17, 1942.
Legal offices
Preceded by Attorney General of West Virginia
1943–1945 		Succeeded by
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