James Hay Reed

James Hay Reed

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Nonpartisan

Prior offices

United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania

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Education

Bachelor's

Western University of Pennsylvania, 1872

Law

Read law, 1875

Personal

Birthplace

Pennsylvania

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James Hay Reed (1853-1927) was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania.

He was nominated by President Benjamin Harrison on February 10, 1891. He was confirmed by the Senate on February 20, 1891, and received commission that same day. He resigned on January 15, 1892. Reed was succeeded in this position by Joseph Buffington.

Early life and education

• Western University of Pennsylvania (now U. of Pittsburgh), A.M., 1872
• Read law, 1875

Professional career

• Private practice, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1875-1891
• Private practice, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1892-1927

Judicial nominations and appointments

Western District of Pennsylvania

Reed was nominated by President Benjamin Harrison on February 10, 1891. He was confirmed by the Senate on February 20, 1891, and received commission that same day. He resigned on January 15, 1892. Reed was succeeded in this position by Joseph Buffington.

External links

• Biography from the Federal Judicial Center.

Footnotes

Political offices
Preceded by: Marcus Wilson Acheson	Western District of Pennsylvania 1891–1892 Seat #1	Succeeded by: Joseph Buffington