John W. Champlin

John W. Champlin
Mayor of Grand Rapids, Michigan
In office 1867–1868
Preceded by	Wilder D. Foster
Succeeded by	Moses V. Aldrich
22nd Chief Justice of the Michigan Supreme Court
In office 1890–1892
Preceded by	James V. Campbell
Succeeded by	John W. McGrath
Justice of the Michigan Supreme Court
In office 1884–1891
Preceded by	Benjamin F. Graves
Succeeded by	George H. Durand
Personal details
Born	John Wayne Champlin (1831-02-17)February 17, 1831 Kingston, New York, U.S.
Died	July 24, 1901(1901-07-24) (aged 70) Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
Resting place	Fulton Street Cemetery, Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Profession	Politician, judge
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John Wayne Champlin (February 17, 1831 – July 24, 1901) was a member of the Michigan Supreme Court from 1884 until 1891.

Champlain was born in Kingston, New York and came to Grand Rapids, Michigan as an adult to study law with his brother. He served as a judge of the Grand Rapids Recorders' Court and then as mayor of Grand Rapids starting in 1867.^[1] In 1883 Champlin defeated Austin Blair in the election for the vacant seat on the Michigan Supreme Court.

After leaving the Supreme Court Champlin served as a law professor at the University of Michigan.