District of Iowa / Appointed 1847 / Served to 1855
John James Dyer
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Iowa
Appointed by President James K. Polk in 1847 and confirmed by voice vote, John James Dyer was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Iowa. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, March 3, 1847
- Appointed by
- James K. Polk, 1847
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Succeeded by
- James M. Love
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1847 | District of Iowa | Polk (D) | voice |
A per-senator roll-call isn’t shown for this confirmation. The Senate’s recorded roll-call votes begin in 1989; many confirmations (especially before then, and most to the lower courts) were by voice vote or unanimous consent.
Education
| Staunton Law School, Virginia | 1833 |
Sources
8 years on the District of Iowa. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).