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Judge William Hercules Hays

Judge

District Court, D. Kentucky

William Hercules Hays served as Judge on the District Court, D. Kentucky from 1879 to 1880. The appointment came from Rutherford Hayes in 1879.

Court
District Court, D. Kentucky
Position
Judge
Appointed By
Rutherford Hayes
Active
1879 – 1880
Party
Republican

Career History

  • JudgeDistrict Court, D. Kentucky (1879 – 1880) — appointed by Rutherford Hayes
  • State representative1861 – present
  • Private practice1867 – 1879
  • Oil and gas entrepreneur1866 – 1867
  • Inspector general1865 – 1866
  • U.S. Army colonel1861 – 1866
  • Private practice1859 – 1860
  • Judge1851 – 1859
  • Private practice1845 – 1851

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About this profile

Biographical details on this page — court, position, appointing authority, service dates, education, and career history — are public record, sourced from the CourtListener judicial directory. They are not legal advice and do not predict how Judge Hays will decide any matter.