Eugene Gano Hay

Eugene Gano Hay
Member of the Board of General Appraisers
In office September 21, 1903 – November 30, 1923
Appointed by	Theodore Roosevelt
Preceded by	George C. Tichenor
Succeeded by	George M. Young
Personal details
Born	(1853-03-26)March 26, 1853 Charlestown, Indiana
Died	February 21, 1933(1933-02-21) (aged 79) Summit, New Jersey
Alma mater	Read law
Profession	Appraiser

Eugene Gano Hay (March 26, 1853 – February 21, 1933) was a Member of the Board of General Appraisers.

Biography

Hay was born on March 26, 1853, in Charlestown, Indiana. He read law and worked in private practice in Madison, Indiana from 1877 to 1880. He was a prosecuting attorney for Jefferson County and Switzerland County, Indiana from 1881 to 1885.

Hay worked in private practice in Minneapolis, Minnesota from 1886 to 1889. He was a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives in 1889, and was United States Attorney for the District of Minnesota from 1890 to 1894. In 1894 he resumed his private practice in Minneapolis, which he continued until 1903.

Federal Judicial Service

On September 21, 1903, President Roosevelt appointed Hay to the Board of General Appraisers via a recess appointment. On November 10, 1903, President Roosevelt nominated him to the seat vacated by George C. Tichenor. Hay was confirmed by the Senate on November 24, 1903, and received his commission the following day. He served on the court until his retirement on November 30, 1923, and was succeeded by Judge George M. Young.

Death

Hay died on February 21, 1933, in Summit, New Jersey.