Withey, Solomon Lewis Born April 21, 1820, in St. Albans Point, VT Died April 25, 1886, in San Diego, CA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan Nominated by Abraham Lincoln on March 10, 1863, to a new seat authorized by 12 Stat. 660. Confirmed by the Senate on March 11, 1863, and received commission on March 11, 1863. Service terminated on April 25, 1886, due to death. Education: Read law, 1843 Professional Career: Private practice, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 1843-1863 Judge, Kent County [Michigan] Probate Court, 1848-1852 State senator, Michigan, 1861-1863 Nominated and confirmed to U.S. Circuit Courts for the Sixth Circuit, 1869; declined Research Collections