John E. Bird

John E. Bird (1862–1928) was a member of the Michigan Supreme Court from 1910–1928.

Michigan Attorney General John E. Bird

Bird was born in Clayton, Michigan. Bird graduated from Adrian College. He was admitted to the bar and in 1894 was elected prosecuting attorney for Lenawee County. He served in this position until 1899.

In 1905 Bird was elected the Attorney General. He served in this position until 1910. While in this position he was involved in litigation over the methods of taxing the railroad.

Bird was appointed to the Michigan Supreme Court by Governor Fred M. Warner. He was re-elected to the court three times, and was still serving on the court at the time of his death.

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Preceded by
Charles A. Blair		 Michigan Attorney General
1905–1910		 Succeeded by
Franz C. Kuhn
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