Background
Spelman, John H. was born on February 28, 1921 in South Haven, Michigan, United States.
Spelman, John H. was born on February 28, 1921 in South Haven, Michigan, United States.
Michigan State University (Bachelor of Arts, 1943). University of Michigan (Juris Doctor, 1949).
Worked at Spelman, Sauer & Burdick, Professional Corporation (Saint Joseph, Michigan) specializing in Municipal Law, Real Estate Law, General Practice, Condemnation. Admitted to the bar, 1949, Michigan. 1957, United States. District Court, Western District of Michigan.
Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, Berrien County, Michigan, 1950-1954.
Prosecuting Attorney, Berrien County, Michigan, 1955-1958. Chairman, Michigan State University Alumni Advisory Council, 1962.
Member: Berrien County Building Authority, 1967. Courts Advisory Council, 2nd Judicial Circuit of Michigan, 1974.
Chairman: 4th Congressional District Grievance Committee, 1965-1970.
Berrien Circuit Hearing Panel, 1980. Hearing Panel Member, Panel #4, 4th Congressional District, 1971-1979. Member: Berrien County (President, 1970-1971) and American Bar Associations.
State Bar of Michigan (Member, Criminal Law Committee, 1957-1960).
Michigan Prosecutors Association (Member, 1959-1966). Military: Lieutenant, Cavalry, 10th Arm"daughter
Division., 1943-1946.
Member: Berrien County Building Authority, 1967. Courts Advisory Council, 2nd Judicial Circuit of Michigan, 1974.