John W. Champlin
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John W. Champlin was a member of the Michigan Supreme Court
from 1884 until 1891.
Champlain was born in Kingston, New York
and came to Grand Rapids, Michigan
as an adult to study law with his borther. He served as a judge of the Grand Rapids Recorders' Court and then as mayor of Grand Rapids starting in 1867. In 1883 Champlin defeated Austin Blair
in the election for the vacant seat on the Michigan Supreme Court.
After leaving the Supreme Court Champlin served as a law professor at the University of Michigan
.
John W. Champlin (1831–1901) was a member of the Michigan Supreme Court
from 1884 until 1891.
Champlain was born in Kingston, New York
and came to Grand Rapids, Michigan
as an adult to study law with his borther. He served as a judge of the Grand Rapids Recorders' Court and then as mayor of Grand Rapids starting in 1867. In 1883 Champlin defeated Austin Blair
in the election for the vacant seat on the Michigan Supreme Court.
After leaving the Supreme Court Champlin served as a law professor at the University of Michigan
.
John W. Champlin (1831–1901) was a member of the Michigan Supreme Court
from 1884 until 1891.
Champlain was born in Kingston, New York
and came to Grand Rapids, Michigan
as an adult to study law with his borther. He served as a judge of the Grand Rapids Recorders' Court and then as mayor of Grand Rapids starting in 1867. In 1883 Champlin defeated Austin Blair
in the election for the vacant seat on the Michigan Supreme Court.
After leaving the Supreme Court Champlin served as a law professor at the University of Michigan
.
Michigan Supreme Court
The Michigan Supreme Court is the highest court in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is known as Michigan's "court of last resort" and consists of seven justices who are elected to eight-year terms. Candidates are nominated by political parties and are elected on a nonpartisan ballot...
from 1884 until 1891.
Champlain was born in Kingston, New York
Kingston, New York
Kingston is a city in and the county seat of Ulster County, New York, USA. It is north of New York City and south of Albany. It became New York's first capital in 1777, and was burned by the British Oct. 16, 1777, after the Battles of Saratoga...
and came to Grand Rapids, Michigan
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Grand Rapids is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. The city is located on the Grand River about 40 miles east of Lake Michigan. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 188,040. In 2010, the Grand Rapids metropolitan area had a population of 774,160 and a combined statistical area, Grand...
as an adult to study law with his borther. He served as a judge of the Grand Rapids Recorders' Court and then as mayor of Grand Rapids starting in 1867. In 1883 Champlin defeated Austin Blair
Austin Blair
Austin Blair , also known as the Civil War Governor, was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan...
in the election for the vacant seat on the Michigan Supreme Court.
After leaving the Supreme Court Champlin served as a law professor at the University of Michigan
University of Michigan
The University of Michigan is a public research university located in Ann Arbor, Michigan in the United States. It is the state's oldest university and the flagship campus of the University of Michigan...
.
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John W. Champlin (1831–1901) was a member of the Michigan Supreme Court
Michigan Supreme Court
The Michigan Supreme Court is the highest court in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is known as Michigan's "court of last resort" and consists of seven justices who are elected to eight-year terms. Candidates are nominated by political parties and are elected on a nonpartisan ballot...
from 1884 until 1891.
Champlain was born in Kingston, New York
Kingston, New York
Kingston is a city in and the county seat of Ulster County, New York, USA. It is north of New York City and south of Albany. It became New York's first capital in 1777, and was burned by the British Oct. 16, 1777, after the Battles of Saratoga...
and came to Grand Rapids, Michigan
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Grand Rapids is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. The city is located on the Grand River about 40 miles east of Lake Michigan. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 188,040. In 2010, the Grand Rapids metropolitan area had a population of 774,160 and a combined statistical area, Grand...
as an adult to study law with his borther. He served as a judge of the Grand Rapids Recorders' Court and then as mayor of Grand Rapids starting in 1867. In 1883 Champlin defeated Austin Blair
Austin Blair
Austin Blair , also known as the Civil War Governor, was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan...
in the election for the vacant seat on the Michigan Supreme Court.
After leaving the Supreme Court Champlin served as a law professor at the University of Michigan
University of Michigan
The University of Michigan is a public research university located in Ann Arbor, Michigan in the United States. It is the state's oldest university and the flagship campus of the University of Michigan...
.
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John W. Champlin (1831–1901) was a member of the Michigan Supreme Court
Michigan Supreme Court
The Michigan Supreme Court is the highest court in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is known as Michigan's "court of last resort" and consists of seven justices who are elected to eight-year terms. Candidates are nominated by political parties and are elected on a nonpartisan ballot...
from 1884 until 1891.
Champlain was born in Kingston, New York
Kingston, New York
Kingston is a city in and the county seat of Ulster County, New York, USA. It is north of New York City and south of Albany. It became New York's first capital in 1777, and was burned by the British Oct. 16, 1777, after the Battles of Saratoga...
and came to Grand Rapids, Michigan
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Grand Rapids is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. The city is located on the Grand River about 40 miles east of Lake Michigan. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 188,040. In 2010, the Grand Rapids metropolitan area had a population of 774,160 and a combined statistical area, Grand...
as an adult to study law with his borther. He served as a judge of the Grand Rapids Recorders' Court and then as mayor of Grand Rapids starting in 1867. In 1883 Champlin defeated Austin Blair
Austin Blair
Austin Blair , also known as the Civil War Governor, was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan...
in the election for the vacant seat on the Michigan Supreme Court.
After leaving the Supreme Court Champlin served as a law professor at the University of Michigan
University of Michigan
The University of Michigan is a public research university located in Ann Arbor, Michigan in the United States. It is the state's oldest university and the flagship campus of the University of Michigan...
.