Henry Kent McCay

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Henry Kent McCay

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Prior offices
United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia

Henry Kent McCay (1820-1886) was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia.

He was nominated by President Chester Arthur on August 3, 1882. He was confirmed by the Senate on August 4, 1882, and received commission that same day. He served until his death on July 30, 1886.

Education

  • Princeton University, A.B., 1839
  • Read law, 1842

Professional career

  • Private practice, Americus, Georgia, 1843-1861
  • Confederate Army, 1861-1865
  • Private practice, Americus, Georgia, 1865-1868
  • Judge, Georgia Supreme Court, 1868-1875
  • Private practice, Atlanta, Georgia, 1875-1882

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