Background
Spelman, John Henry was born on February 28, 1921 in South Haven, Michigan, United States. Son of Ohel Bostwick and Gertrude Marie (Englesby) Spelman.
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John Henry Spelman, American General practice
lawyer Decorated Bronze Star; named Young Manitoba of Year, Saint Joseph-Benton Harbor Junior Chamber of Commerce, 1953. Served to First lieutenant armored division Army of the United States, 1943-1946.; Member Berrien County Bar Association (president 1970-1971), American Bar Association, Michigan Prosecutors Association, American Judicature Society, Fort Miami History Society.
Education
Bachelor of Arts, Michigan State University, 1943. Juris Doctor, U.Mich., 1949.
Career
Chief assistant prosecuting attorney Berrien County, Michigan, 1950—1954, prosecuting attorney, 1955—1958. President member Spelman, Taglia, Meek, Burdick & Sauer, Professional Corporation, St. Joseph, from 1973. Courts advisory council 2d Judicial Circuit, from 1974.
Chairman 4th Congressional District Grievance Committee, 1965—1970. Member hearing panel Berrien Circuit, from 1980. Chairman hearing panel 4, 4th Congressional District, 1971—1979.
Criminal law committee State Bar Michigan, 1957—1960. Chairman Michigan State University Alumni Advisory Council, 1962. Vice chairman Berrien County Building Authority, from 1967.
Served to 1st lieutenant armored division United States Army, 1943-1946.
Achievements
Membership
Served to First lieutenant armored division Army of the United States, 1943-1946. Member Berrien County Bar Association (president 1970-1971), American Bar Association, Michigan Prosecutors Association, American Judicature Society, Fort Miami History Society. Clubs: Benton Harbor-Saint Joseph Rotary, Elks, Berrien Hills Country.
Connections
Married Jean Collingwood, June 21, 1947. Children: Michael, John, Katherine.
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Nationality
American -
Religion
congregationalist -
Political Party
Republican