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John Wayne Champlin (February 17, 1831 – July 24, 1901) was a member of the Michigan Supreme Court from 1884 until 1891.
John W. Champlin | |
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Mayor of Grand Rapids, Michigan | |
In office 1867–1868 | |
Preceded by | Wilder D. Foster |
Succeeded by | Moses V. Aldrich |
22nd Chief Justice of the Michigan Supreme Court | |
In office 1890–1892 | |
Preceded by | James V. Campbell |
Succeeded by | John W. McGrath |
Justice of the Michigan Supreme Court | |
In office 1884–1891 | |
Preceded by | Benjamin F. Graves |
Succeeded by | George H. Durand |
Personal details | |
Born | John Wayne Champlin February 17, 1831 Kingston, New York, U.S. |
Died | July 24, 1901 70) Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S. | (aged
Resting place | Fulton Street Cemetery, Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Profession | Politician, judge |
Champlain was born in Kingston, New York and came to Grand Rapids, Michigan as an adult to study law with his brother. He served as a judge of the Grand Rapids Recorders' Court and then as mayor of Grand Rapids starting in 1867.[1] 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.
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