Background
Mcdermott, George Thomas was born on October 21, 1886 in Winfield, Kansas, United States. Son of James and Tirzah (Henderson) Mcdermott.
Mcdermott, George Thomas was born on October 21, 1886 in Winfield, Kansas, United States. Son of James and Tirzah (Henderson) Mcdermott.
Bachelor of Philosophy, Southwestern College, Winfield, 1906, Doctor of Laws, 1932. Bachelor of Philisophy, University of Chicago, 1908, Juris Doctor, 1909. Doctor of Laws, Washburn College, 1929.
He was in private practice in Topeka, Kansas from 1910 to 1917. He was in the United States Army Lieutenant from 1917 to 1919. He was in private practice in Topeka, Kansas from 1919 to 1928.
McDermott was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the District of Kansas.
McDermott was nominated by President Calvin Coolidge on January 12, 1928, to a new seat created by 40 Statistics 1156. He was confirmed by the United States Senate on January 16, 1928, and received his commission the same day.
McDermott served in that capacity until April 30, 1929, due to appointment to another judicial position. McDermott was a federal judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit.
McDermott was nominated by President Herbert Hoover on April 18, 1929, to a new seat created by 45 Statistics
1346. He was confirmed by the United States Senate on April 29, 1929, and received his commission on April 30, 1929. McDermott served in that capacity until his death.
Served as First lieutenant 339th Field Artillery, United States of America, 1917-1919.
Married Katharine Stewart, December 28, 1914. Children: Jane, Mary, James.