Who is Clarence Thomas? Everything You Need To Know

Clarence Thomas, an American jurist, currently serves as an associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. He was appointed by President George H.W. Bush to succeed Thurgood Marshall and has held this position since 1991. Born on June 23, 1948, in Pin Point, Georgia, a predominantly black community near Savannah established by freedmen after the Civil War, Thomas belonged to a family of descendants of slaves. Gullah was their primary language.

Following a devastating house fire that rendered them homeless, Thomas and his younger brother, Myers, were taken in by their maternal grandparents, Myers and Christine (née Hargrove) Anderson, in Savannah. This new living arrangement provided them with basic necessities such as indoor plumbing and regular meals, which they had previously lacked. At the age of 10, Thomas started accompanying his family to a farm each day, where they worked tirelessly from sunrise to sunset.

Profile Summary

Real Name	Clarence Thomas
Nick Name	Clarence Thomas
Profession	Lawyers, Judges
Famous As	Associate Justice Of The Supreme Court Of The United States
Marital Status	Married
Wife	Virginia Thomas (m. 1987), Kathy Grace Ambush (m. 1971-1984)
Children	2
Age	75 years old
Height	5′ 9″
Year of Birth	June 23, 1948
Birthplace	Pin Point, Georgia, United States
Nationality	American
Religion	Catholic
Son Name	Jamal Adeen Thomas
Father Name	M.C. Thomas
Mother Name	Leola Williams
Siblings	Brother – Myers Lee ThomasSister – Emma Mae Martin
Clarence Thomas Net Worth 2023	$1 Million
Qualifications	BA, JD
School	St. Pius X high school
College	College of the Holy Cross; Yale University

Early Life

Clarence Thomas is the son of M.C. Thomas and Leola Williams. M.C. Thomas is a professional businessman, while Leola Williams is a dedicated housewife.

Clarence Thomas has two siblings. His brother’s name is Myers Lee Thomas, and his sister is Emma Mae Martin.

In terms of marital status, Clarence Thomas is currently married. In 1987, he tied the knot with Virginia Thomas, an American attorney and conservative activist.

Prior to his marriage with Virginia, Clarence Thomas was previously married to Kathy Ambush in 1971. Unfortunately, the couple separated in 1984.

Together, Clarence Thomas and Kathy Ambush have one child. Their son’s name is Jamal Adeen Thomas.

Family, Wife & Relationships

Clarence Thomas is the son of M.C. Thomas and Leola Williams. M.C. Thomas is a professional businessman, while Leola Williams is a dedicated housewife.

Clarence Thomas has two siblings. His brother’s name is Myers Lee Thomas, and his sister is Emma Mae Martin.

In terms of marital status, Clarence Thomas is currently married. In 1987, he tied the knot with Virginia Thomas, an American attorney and conservative activist.

Prior to his marriage with Virginia, Clarence Thomas was previously married to Kathy Ambush in 1971. Unfortunately, the couple separated in 1984.

Together, Clarence Thomas and Kathy Ambush have one child. Their son’s name is Jamal Adeen Thomas.

Career

On September 13, 1974, Clarence Thomas was granted admission to the Missouri Bar. From 1974 to 1977, he served as Missouri’s assistant attorney general under John Danforth, a Yale alumnus who held the position of state attorney general. Among Danforth’s team, Thomas stood as the sole African-American member. Initially, Thomas worked in the Criminal Appeals Division of Danforth’s office and later transitioned to the Department of Revenue and Taxation.

Reflecting on his career, Thomas has expressed that his role as assistant attorney general was the most fulfilling job he ever held. In 1976, when John Danforth was elected to the United States Senate, Thomas departed from his position to become an attorney at the Monsanto Chemical Company in St. Louis.

Later, on May 1, 1981, President Ronald Reagan nominated Clarence Thomas as the Assistant Secretary of Education for the Office of Civil Rights within the U.S. Department of Education. From 1982 to 1990, Thomas chaired the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).

Personal Life

From 1971 to 1984, Clarence Thomas was married to his college girlfriend, Kathy Grace Ambush. During their marriage, they had one child together.

In 1987, Thomas entered into marriage once again, this time with Virginia Lamp, a Republican lobbyist. Virginia is commonly referred to as Ginni.

Net Worth & Salary

Clarence Thomas, an American Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, has a net worth ranging from $600,000 to $1 million based on his most recent financial disclosure. His annual salary as a Supreme Court justice is $220,000.