Barr, John Watson Born December 17, 1826, in Versailles, KY Died December 31, 1907, in Louisville, KY Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Kentucky Nominated by Rutherford B. Hayes on April 9, 1880, to a seat vacated by William H. Hays. Confirmed by the Senate on April 16, 1880, and received commission on April 16, 1880. Service terminated on February 21, 1899, due to retirement. Education: Transylvania University 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 Research Collections