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John James Dyer
Former judge · U.S. District Court for the District of Iowa
John James Dyer served on the U.S. District Court for the District of Iowa. Appointed by James K. Polk and confirmed Mar 3, 1847.
- Appointed by
- James K. Polk
- Confirmed
- Mar 3, 1847
- Born
- 1809
Appointments
- Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of IowaJames K. Polk · Mar 3, 1847 – Sep 14, 1855
Education
- Staunton Law School, Virginia1833
Career
Private practice, Pendleton County, Virginia (now West Virginia), 1833-1845; Commonwealth attorney, Pendleton County, Virginia (now West Virginia), -1845; Private practice, Dubuque, Iowa, 1845-1847
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Capitol Receipts, “Judge John James Dyer, District Court for the District of Iowa,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/judge/j1380331/john-james-dyer (accessed 2026-10-13).