Background
Lofton, Thomas Milton was born on May 12, 1929 in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. Son of Milton Alexander and Jane (Routzong) Lofton.
Lofton, Thomas Milton was born on May 12, 1929 in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. Son of Milton Alexander and Jane (Routzong) Lofton.
Bachelor of Science, Indiana University, 1951. Juris Doctor, Indiana University, 1954. Doctor of Laws (honorary), Indiana University, 2000.
Doctor of Laws (honorary), Wabash College, 2001. Doctor of Laws (honorary), Butler University, 2010.
Law clerk to justice Supreme Court of the United States Court, Washington, 1954-1955. Partner Baker & Daniels, Indianapolis, 1958-1991. Director Indiana University Foundation, Bloomington, 1978-1991, Clowes Fund, 1980-2001.
Chairman board Lilly Endowment, Indianapolis, since 1991. Member board visitors Indiana University Law, Bloomington, since 1976. 1st lieutenant United States Army, 1955-1958.
Bar: Indiana 1954, United States Court Appeals (7th circuit) 1959, Supreme Court of the United States Court 1958.
Editor-in-chief Indiana Law Journal, 1953.
Trustee Earlham College, 1988—1991. Director Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation, since 1990. Member of Indiana Academy, Masons, Order of Coif, Sigma Nu, Beta Gamma Sigma.
Married Betty Louise Blades, June 20, 1954. Children: Stephanie Louise, Melissa Jane.