Longyear, John Wesley Born October 22, 1820, in Shandaken, NY Died March 10, 1875, in Detroit, MI Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan Nominated by Ulysses Grant on February 7, 1870, to a seat vacated by Ross Wilkins. Confirmed by the Senate on February 18, 1870, and received commission on February 18, 1870. Service terminated on March 10, 1875, due to death. Education: Read law, 1846 Professional Career: Private practice, Mason, Michigan, 1846-1847 Private practice, Lansing, Michigan, 1847-1870 U.S. representative from Michigan, 1863-1867 Research Collections