 Complete the following phrase:  Born in Washington County, Kentucky, Hays read law in 1845. He entered private practice of law in Springfield, Kentucky from 1845 to 1851. He was a county judge in Washington County from 1851 to 1859. Hays resumed private practice in Springfield from 1859 to 1860. He was a member of the Kentucky House of Representatives in 1861. He was in the United States Army as a colonel from 1861 to 1866. Upon the resignation of its first commander, Hays became commanding officer of the 10th Kentucky Infantry. During the 