Goodwin, John Daniel, 1829-1908.
Attorney. From 1865 to 1867 Goodwin represented Plumas County in the State Assembly. After 1867 he practiced law in Quincy until in 1876, he was appointed district court judge. In 1905, he was appointed a Superior Court judge of Plumas County.
From the description of John Daniel Goodwin Collection, 1857-1885. (California State Library). WorldCat record id: 58746692
Biography
John D. Goodwin was born in South Carolina November 6, 1829. He came to California in 1850, prospecting for gold in Plumas County. He was elected County Clerk in 1859 and began to study law. In 1863, he became an attorney and formed a partnership with Creed Haymond. From 1865 to 1867, he represented Plumas County in the State Assembly. After 1867, he practiced law at Quincy, the county seat, until 1876 when he was appointed a district court judge. In 1878, he was defeated for re-election and returned to private practice. From 1891 to 1902, he was in law partnership with U. S. Webb. In 1905, he was appointed a Superior Court judge of Plumas County and elected to that place at the ensuing election. He died March 5, 1908.
From the guide to the John Daniel Goodwin Collection, 1857-1885, (California State Library)
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Birth 1829
Death 1908