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John Watson Barr

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John Watson Barr
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Prior offices:
U.S. District Court for the District of Kentucky
Years in office: 1880 - 1899
Personal
Birthplace
Versailles, KY

John Watson Barr (1826-1907) was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the District of Kentucky.

He was nominated by President Rutherford B. Hayes on April 9, 1880. He was confirmed by the Senate on April 16, 1880, and received commission that same day. He retired on February 21, 1899.

Education

  • Transylvania Law Department, 1847

Professional career

  • Private practice, Versailles, Kentucky, 1847-1854
  • Private practice, Louisville, Kentucky, 1854-1864, 1864-1880, 1899-1900
  • U.S. Army, 1861-1864

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