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===Bibliography===
* {{cite book |title=Biographical Cyclopedia of the Commonwealth of Kentucky |publisher=J.M. Gresham Company |location=[[Chicago, Illinois]] |year=1896 |url=https://archive.org/stream/cu31924028804122}}
* {{cite web |title=John Watson Barr (1826-1907) |publisher=United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit |work=History of the Sixth Circuit |url=http://www.ca6.uscourts.gov/lib_hist/courts/district%20court/KY/KY/judges/jwb-bio.html |accessdate=2011-05-29 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110606213126/http://www.ca6.uscourts.gov/lib_hist/courts/district%20court/KY/KY/judges/jwb-bio.html |archivedate=2011-06-06 |df= }}
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John Watson Barr
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Justice of the United States District Court for the District of Kentucky | |
In office April 16, 1880 – February 21, 1899 | |
Nominated by | Rutherford B. Hayes |
Preceded by | William H. Hays |
Succeeded by | Walter Evans |
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Born | (1826-12-17)December 17, 1826 Versailles, Kentucky |
Died | December 31, 1907(1907-12-31) (aged 81) Louisville, Kentucky |
Resting place | Cave Hill Cemetery |
Political party | Whig Democrat Republican |
Spouse | Susan P. Rogers |
Alma mater | Transylvania University |
Profession | Lawyer |
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Military service | |
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Branch/service | Home Guard |
Rank | Adjutant general |
Unit | Louisville brigade |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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John Watson Barr (December 17, 1826 – December 31, 1907) was a United States federal judgeinKentucky.
John Watson Barr was born in Versailles, Kentucky on December 17, 1826.[1] He was the son of William and Ann (Watson) Barr.[1] His father was a merchant who worked in both Versailles and Louisville, Kentucky.[1]
Barr received his early education from private tutors and private schools in Woodford County.[1] He then matriculated to Transylvania University to study law.[1] Upon his graduation in 1847 he commenced practice in Versailles.[1] In 1854, he moved to Louisville and formed a law firm with Joseph B. Kinkead.[1] After eight years, the two dissolved the partnership by mutual consent, but remained friends.[2] Barr continued in private practice until 1864, when he formed a new law firm with John Kemp Goodloe.[2]
On November 23, 1859, Barr married Susan P. Rogers.[1] The couple had seven children – John W. Barr, Jr., Anna W. Barr, Caroline H. Barr, Susan R. Barr, Josephine P. Barr, Elise R. Barr, and Jason Rogers Barr.[3] The family attended College Street Presbyterian Church.[3]
Barr had begun advocating the gradual abolition of slavery as early as 1849.[1] When the Civil War commenced, he helped organize the Kentucky Home Guard and served as adjutant general of the Louisville brigade.[1] He was also involved in the organization of several Union regiments in Kentucky.[1] After the war, Barr returned to his law practice.[1] In 1868, Alexander Pope Humphrey joined the firm, which continued until Barr's appointment to a federal judgeship in 1880.[2]
Like his father, Barr was associated with the Whig Party in his early life.[2] Following the dissolution of the Whig Party, he joined the Democratic Party.[1] After the formation of the Republican Party, he fervently adhered to that party.[3]
From 1868 to 1870, Barr served as president of the Board of Louisville Sinking Fund Commissioners and served several terms on the Louisville City Council.[3] For twenty years, he was director of the Bank of Kentucky.[1]
On April 9, 1880, President Rutherford B. Hayes nominated Barr to the U.S. District Court for the District of Kentucky, replacing William H. Hays.[1] He was confirmed by the United States Senate on April 16, 1880, and received his commission the same day.[1]
Barr retired on February 21, 1899.[1] He died in Louisville at age 81 and was buried in Cave Hill Cemetery.[1]
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Preceded by | Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Kentucky 1880–1899 |
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