John James Dyer

John James Dyer

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Prior offices

U.S. District Court for the District of Iowa

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Personal

Birthplace

Franklin, Va.

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John James Dyer (1809-1855) was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the District of Iowa.

He was nominated by President James Polk on February 8, 1847. He was confirmed by the Senate on March 3, 1847, and received commission that same day. He served until his death on September 14, 1855.

Education

• Staunton Law School, 1833

Professional career

• Private practice, Pendleton County, Virginia, 1833-1845
• Commonwealth attorney, Pendleton County, Virginia, -1845
• Private practice, Dubuque, Iowa, 1845-1847

External links

• Biography (dead link) from the Federal Judicial Center.