Hay, James Born January 9, 1856, in Millwood, VA Died June 12, 1931, in Madison, VA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, Court of Claims Nominated by Woodrow Wilson on July 15, 1916, to a seat vacated by George W. Atkinson. Confirmed by the Senate on July 17, 1916, and received commission on July 17, 1916. Assumed senior status on November 30, 1927. Service terminated on June 12, 1931, due to death. Education: University of Pennsylvania Washington and Lee University, LL.B., 1877 Professional Career: Teacher, City of Harrisonburg, Virginia, 1877-1879 Private practice, Harrisonburg, Virginia, 1877-1879 Private practice, Madison, Virginia, 1879-1897 Commonwealth attorney, Madison County, Virginia, 1883-1896 Member, Virginia State House of Delegates, 1885-1891 Member, Virginia State Senate, 1893-1897 U.S. Representative from Virginia, 1897-1916