Background
Thomas, Richard Curd Pope was born on March 22, 1872 in Bowling Green, Kentucky, United States. Son of Richard Curd (Doctor of Medicine and Elizabeth (Wright) T.
Thomas, Richard Curd Pope was born on March 22, 1872 in Bowling Green, Kentucky, United States. Son of Richard Curd (Doctor of Medicine and Elizabeth (Wright) T.
Bachelor of Arts, Ogden College, Bowling Green, Kentucky, 1890.
Admitted to Kentucky bar, 1897. City attorney Bowling Green, 1906-1910. Member first Workmen’s Compensation Board of Kentucky, 1916-1920, chairman 2 years.
Judge Warren County (Kentucky) Court, 1930-1933.
District judge, District of Canal Zone, one term beginning 1933. Delaware Democratic National Convention, Houston, 1928, Chicago, 1932.
Regent and trustee Ogden College, since 1922.
Member first Workmen’s Compensation Board of Kentucky.
Married Margaret Hogle, September 6, 1930.