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Solomon Lewis Withey (April 21, 1820 – April 25, 1886) was a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan.
Solomon Lewis Withey | |
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Judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan | |
In office March 11, 1863 – April 25, 1886 | |
Appointed by | Abraham Lincoln |
Preceded by | Seat established by 12 Stat. 660 |
Succeeded by | Henry Franklin Severens |
Personal details | |
Born | Solomon Lewis Withey April 21, 1820 St. Albans, Vermont |
Died | April 25, 1886 66) San Diego, California | (aged
Education | read law |
Born in St. Albans, Vermont,[1] Withey read law to enter the bar in 1843. He was in private practice in Grand Rapids, Michigan from 1843 to 1863. He was a probate judge for Kent County, Michigan from 1848 to 1852. He was a member of the Michigan Senate from 1861 to 1863.[2]
Withey was nominated by President Abraham Lincoln on March 10, 1863, to the United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan, to a new seat authorized by 12 Stat. 660. He was confirmed by the United States Senate on March 11, 1863, and received his commission the same day. His service terminated on April 25, 1886, due to his death in San Diego, California.[2]
President Ulysses S. Grant nominated Withey to the United States Circuit Courts for the Sixth Circuit on December 17, 1869, and he was confirmed by the Senate on December 22, 1869, however he declined the appointment.[2]
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