The Honorable James Hays | |
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| 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 |
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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).