Hayes, Johnson Jay Born January 23, 1886, in Purlear, NC Died October 22, 1970 Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Middle District of North Carolina Received a recess appointment from Calvin Coolidge on April 6, 1927, to a new seat authorized by 44 Stat. 1339; nominated to the same position by Calvin Coolidge on December 6, 1927. Confirmed by the Senate on January 9, 1928, and received commission on January 9, 1928. Assumed senior status on June 18, 1957. Service terminated on October 22, 1970, due to death. Education: Wake Forest College School of Law, LL.B., 1909 Professional Career: Private practice, Wilkesboro, North Carolina, 1909-1915 Prosecutor, Seventeenth Judicial District, North Carolina, 1915-1926 Private practice, Greensboro, North Carolina, 1927