John W. Barr

John W. Barr
An older man, facing left, with curly, white hair and a beard. He is wearing a white shirt, black tie, and black jacket
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
SignatureJ. W. Barr
Military service
AllegianceUnited States 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.