John Sherwin (judge)
John Sherwin | |
|---|---|
| Chief Justice of the Iowa Supreme Court | |
| In office 1904–1906 | |
| Associate Justice of the Iowa Supreme Court | |
| In office January 1, 1900 – December 31, 1912 | |
| Judge of Iowa's 12th Judicial District Court | |
| In office 1888 – January 1, 1900 | |
| Appointed by | William Larrabee |
| District Attorney of Iowa's 12th Judicial District Court | |
| In office 1884–1885 | |
| Mayor of Mason City, Iowa | |
| In office 1884–1885 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 6, 1851 Berlin, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | February 3, 1919 (aged 67) Mason City, Iowa, U.S. |
John Collins Sherwin (February 6, 1851 – February 3, 1919) served as a justice of the Iowa Supreme Court from January 1, 1900, until December 31, 1912. He was chief justice for two years.[1]
Early life
He was born in Berlin, Ohio.[1][2] Shortly after his birth his parents moved with him to LaCrosse, Wisconsin.[1] He attended Ripon and Beloit Colleges in Wisconsin.[2]
Legal, political and judicial career
In June 1875, he graduated from University of Wisconsin Law School.[1][2] A year later he moved to Mason City, Iowa, beginning his law practice and starting his career in public office.[2]
In 1884, he became mayor of Mason City, serving until 1885. He was then elected District Attorney of Iowa's 12th Judicial District.[1][2]
In September 1888, he was appointed by Governor William Larrabee to be a judge in the Iowa's 12th Judicial District Court.[1][2] He was reelected continually until 1900, when he joined the state Supreme Court. He was on the Supreme Court for 12 years from 1900 to 1912, with a 2-year stint as chief justice.[1][2]