Charles E. Dyer
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Charles E. Dyer was a United States federal judge
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Born in Cicero, New York
, Dyer read law to enter the bar in 1857. He was in private practice in Sandusky, Ohio
from 1857 to 1858, and in Racine, Wisconsin
from 1859 to 1860, and from 1861 to 1867. He was a City attorney of City of Racine, Racine, Wisconsin from 1860 to 1861. He was a member of Wisconsin State Assembly
from 1867 to 1868. He was in private practice in Racine, Wisconsin
from 1868 to 1875. He was in private practice in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
from 1888 to 1905. He was a General counsel, Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company, Milwaukee, Wisconsin from 1888 to 1905.
Dyer was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin
. Dyer was nominated by President Ulysses Grant on February 10, 1875, to a seat vacated by James Henry Howe
. He was confirmed by the United States Senate
on February 10, 1875, and received his commission the same day. Dyer served in that capacity until May 18, 1888, due to resignation.
He died in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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United States federal judge
In the United States, the title of federal judge usually means a judge appointed by the President of the United States and confirmed by the United States Senate in accordance with Article II of the United States Constitution....
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Born in Cicero, New York
Cicero, New York
Cicero is a town in Onondaga County, New York, USA. The population was 27,982 at the 2000 census. The name of the town was assigned by a clerk interested in the classics, honoring Cicero, a Roman statesman....
, Dyer read law to enter the bar in 1857. He was in private practice in Sandusky, Ohio
Sandusky, Ohio
Sandusky is a city in the U.S. state of Ohio and the county seat of Erie County. It is located in northern Ohio and is situated on the shores of Lake Erie, almost exactly half-way between Toledo to the west and Cleveland to the east....
from 1857 to 1858, and in Racine, Wisconsin
Racine, Wisconsin
Racine is a city in and the county seat of Racine County, Wisconsin, United States. According to 2008 U.S. Census Bureau estimates, the city had a population of 82,196...
from 1859 to 1860, and from 1861 to 1867. He was a City attorney of City of Racine, Racine, Wisconsin from 1860 to 1861. He was a member of Wisconsin State Assembly
Wisconsin State Assembly
The Wisconsin State Assembly is the lower house of the Wisconsin Legislature. Together with the smaller Wisconsin Senate, the two constitute the legislative branch of the U.S. state of Wisconsin....
from 1867 to 1868. He was in private practice in Racine, Wisconsin
Racine, Wisconsin
Racine is a city in and the county seat of Racine County, Wisconsin, United States. According to 2008 U.S. Census Bureau estimates, the city had a population of 82,196...
from 1868 to 1875. He was in private practice in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee is the largest city in the U.S. state of Wisconsin, the 28th most populous city in the United States and 39th most populous region in the United States. It is the county seat of Milwaukee County and is located on the southwestern shore of Lake Michigan. According to 2010 census data, the...
from 1888 to 1905. He was a General counsel, Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company, Milwaukee, Wisconsin from 1888 to 1905.
Dyer was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin serves the residents of twenty-eight counties from its two courthouses...
. Dyer was nominated by President Ulysses Grant on February 10, 1875, to a seat vacated by James Henry Howe
James Henry Howe
James Henry Howe was known for his position as a United States federal judge.Born in Turner, Maine, Howe began to study law in 1848 with his uncle Timothy Otis Howe. During his lifetime, he operated a private law firm, served in the army as a Colonel, and was appointed to be a United States...
. He was confirmed by the United States Senate
United States Senate
The United States Senate is the upper house of the bicameral legislature of the United States, and together with the United States House of Representatives comprises the United States Congress. The composition and powers of the Senate are established in Article One of the U.S. Constitution. Each...
on February 10, 1875, and received his commission the same day. Dyer served in that capacity until May 18, 1888, due to resignation.
He died in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee is the largest city in the U.S. state of Wisconsin, the 28th most populous city in the United States and 39th most populous region in the United States. It is the county seat of Milwaukee County and is located on the southwestern shore of Lake Michigan. According to 2010 census data, the...
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