Charles E. Dyer (October 15, 1834November 25, 1905) was a

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of the

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Education and career

Born in

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, Dyer

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to enter the bar in 1857. He was in private practice in Sandusky,

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from 1857 to 1858, and in

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from 1859 to 1860, and from 1861 to 1867. He was city attorney of Racine from 1860 to 1861. He was a member of the

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from 1867 to 1868, returning to private practice in Racine from 1868 to 1875.

Federal judicial service

On February 10, 1875, Dyer was nominated by President

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to a seat on the

vacated by Judge

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. Dyer was confirmed by the

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on February 10, 1875, and received his commission the same day. Dyer served in that capacity until his resignation on May 18, 1888.

Later career and damage

Dyer was thereafter in private practice in

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, Wisconsin, and general counsel to the

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from 1888 until his death on November 25, 1905, in Milwaukee.

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