McCay, Henry Kent Born January 8, 1820, in Northumberland County, PA Died July 30, 1886, in Atlanta, GA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia Nominated by Chester A. Arthur on August 3, 1882, to a new seat authorized by 22 Stat. 47. Confirmed by the Senate on August 4, 1882, and received commission on August 4, 1882. Service terminated on July 30, 1886, due to death. Education: Princeton University, A.B., 1839 Read law, 1842 Professional Career: Private practice, Americus, Georgia, 1843-1861, 1865-1868 Confederate Army, 1861-1865 Judge, Supreme Court of Georgia, 1868-1875 Private practice, Atlanta, Georgia, 1875-1882 Research Collections Bibliography