James B. Hays

The Honorable
James Hays
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Idaho Territory
In office
July 1, 1885 – May 31, 1888
Appointed byGrover Cleveland
Preceded byJohn T. Morgan
Succeeded byHugh W. Weir
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
from the Dodge 2nd district
In office
January 7, 1867 – January 6, 1868
Preceded byAndrew Willard
Succeeded byLewis M. Benson
Personal details
Born(1838-09-10)September 10, 1838
DiedMay 31, 1888(1888-05-31) (aged 49)
Resting placeSaint Paul's Episcopal Cemetery, Ashippun, Wisconsin
PartyDemocratic
Spouse
Permelia Elizabeth Hubbard
(m. 1863⁠–⁠1888)
Children3, including S. H. Hays
EducationUniversity of Wisconsin
ProfessionLawyer, judge
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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).