Thomas H. Tongue III | |
|---|---|
| 75th Justice of the Oregon Supreme Court | |
| In office 1969–1982 | |
| Appointed by | Tom McCall |
| Preceded by | Alfred T. Goodwin |
| Succeeded by | Betty Roberts |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 12, 1912 Hillsboro, Oregon, U.S. |
| Died | May 31, 1994 (aged 82) Hillsboro, Oregon, U.S. |
| Resting place | Hillsboro Pioneer Cemetery 45°31′12″N 123°00′14″W / 45.52012°N 123.00390°W |
| Spouse | Bernice Healy Tongue |
Thomas H. Tongue III (February 12, 1912 – May 31, 1994) was an American jurist in the state of Oregon. A native of the state, he served as the 75th justice of the Oregon Supreme Court, serving 13 years on the state's highest court. Tongue was the grandson of U.S. Representative Thomas H. Tongue, who was an emigrant from England in the early days of the state of Oregon.[1]