James B. Hays
James Buchanan Hays (September 10, 1838 – May 31, 1888) was an American attorney, politician, and jurist. He served 3 years as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Idaho Territory (1885–1888), and earlier in his career served one term in the Wisconsin State Assembly (1867).
The Honorable James Hays | |
|---|---|
| Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Idaho Territory | |
| In office July 1, 1885 – May 31, 1888 | |
| Appointed by | Grover Cleveland |
| Preceded by | John T. Morgan |
| Succeeded by | Hugh W. Weir |
| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Dodge 2nd district | |
| In office January 7, 1867 – January 6, 1868 | |
| Preceded by | Andrew Willard |
| Succeeded by | Lewis M. Benson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 10, 1838 Crawford County, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | May 31, 1888 (aged 49) Boise, Idaho Territory, U.S. |
| Resting place | Saint Paul's Episcopal Cemetery, Ashippun, Wisconsin |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Permelia Elizabeth Hubbard
(m. 1863–1888) |
| Children | 3, including S. H. Hays |
| Education | University of Wisconsin |
| Profession | Lawyer, judge |
| Signature | |
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