Background
THOMAS, Alfred Patten was born in 1860 in Liverpool.
THOMAS, Alfred Patten was born in 1860 in Liverpool.
Studied at Liverpool College. University College, Liverpool. In a merchant’s office, 1877-1884.
Bachelor of Arts London, 1884. Bachelor of Laws 1886. Doctor of Laws 1888.
Called to Bar, Middle Temple, 1886. Joined Northern Circuit and practised in Liverpool. Professor of Commercial Law, University of Liverpool, 1903-1907.
Contested Bootle Division, 1906. Honourable Professor of International Law, University of Liverpool, 1910. County Court Judge, Liverpool, since 1907.
Clubs: Reform, University, Liverpool.
Spouse 1908, Robena Kathleen May, daughter of late W. F. Caughey of Fairfield, Liverpool.