Hays received a recess appointment from Rutherford B. Hayes on September 6 , 1879 to a seat vacated by Bland Ballard .
Hays was a federal judge to the United States District Court for the District of Kentucky .
judge received a recess appointment from Rutherford B. Hayes on September 6 , 1879 to a seat vacated by Bland Ballard .
Hays was a federal judge to the United States District Court for the District of Kentucky .