Joseph Hall Steere

Background

Steere, Joseph Hall was born on May 19, 1852 in Addison, Michigan, United States. Son of Isaac and Elizabeth (Comstock) Steere.

Education

Graduate in pedagogy, U. Mich.

Career

Admitted Michigan bar, 1878. Prosecuting attorney Chippewa Company, Michigan, 1879-1881. Circuit judge, 11th Judicial Circuit, Michigan, 1881-September 1, 1911.

Resigned to accept appointment as justice Supreme Court of Michigan (chief justice, 1913 and 1921). Elected, spring of 1910, as judge 11th Judicial Circuit, but declined, owing to accepting position on Supreme bench. Retired after over 46 years of continuous judicial service.

Connections

Father:

Isaac Steere

Mother:

Elizabeth (Comstock) Steere