John W. Barr

John W. Barr
Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Kentucky
In office
April 16, 1880  February 21, 1899
Appointed byRutherford B. Hayes
Preceded byWilliam Hercules Hays
Succeeded byWalter Evans
Personal details
Born
John Watson Barr

(1826-12-17)December 17, 1826
Versailles, Kentucky
DiedDecember 31, 1907(1907-12-31) (aged 81)
Louisville, Kentucky
Resting placeCave Hill Cemetery
Louisville, Kentucky
Political partyWhig
Democratic
Republican
EducationTransylvania University
Signature
Military service
Allegiance Union
Branch/serviceHome Guard
Years of service1861–1865
RankAdjutant general
UnitLouisville brigade
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War

John Watson Barr (December 17, 1826 – December 31, 1907) was a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the District of Kentucky.