Background
Wiest, Howard was born on February 24, 1864 in Washington, Michigan, United States. Son of Jacob and Elizabeth Wiest.
Wiest, Howard was born on February 24, 1864 in Washington, Michigan, United States. Son of Jacob and Elizabeth Wiest.
Student law in offices of Atkinson & Atkinson, Detroit.
Admitted to bar, 1885, and began practice at Detroit. Moved to Ingham County, Michigan, 1890. Circuit judge 30th Judicial Circuit, January 1, 1900-January 25, 1921.
Appointed Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of Michigan to fill vacancy, January 25, 1921, elected later in year and reëlected, 1923, 31 and 1939, present term expiring 1947.
Married Cora Newman, December 19, 1888. Children: Lucille, Theodosia.