John James Dyer
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John James Dyer | |
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| Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Iowa | |
| In office March 3, 1847 – September 14, 1855 | |
| Appointed by | James K. Polk |
| Preceded by | Seat established by 5 Stat. 789 |
| Succeeded by | James M. Love |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John James Dyer July 26, 1809 |
| Died | September 14, 1855 (aged 46) |
| Education | Staunton Law School |
John James Dyer (July 26, 1809 – September 14, 1855) was a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the District of Iowa.
Born on July 26, 1809, in Franklin, Virginia (now West Virginia),[1] Dyer graduated from Staunton Law School[2] in Virginia in 1833. He entered private practice in Pendleton County, Virginia (now West Virginia) from 1833 to 1845. He was a commonwealth attorney for Pendleton County until 1845. He resumed private practice in Dubuque, Iowa Territory (State of Iowa from December 28, 1846) from 1845 to 1847.[1]