James Johnson (unknown – December 7, 1825) was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.
James Johnson | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 20th district | |
| In office March 4, 1813 – February 1, 1820 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas Newton Jr. |
| Succeeded by | John C. Gray |
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates | |
| In office 1809–1813 | |
| In office 1806–1807 | |
| In office 1797–1804 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | December 7, 1825 Norfolk, Virginia, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic-Republican |
| Alma mater | College of William & Mary |
| Profession | Politician, lawyer |
Biography
editBorn in Virginia, Johnson completed preparatory studies. He graduated from the College of William & Mary, in Williamsburg, Virginia, about 1795. He studied law, and was admitted to the bar and practiced in Williamsburg. He served as delegate to the State constitutional convention, 1788. He served as member of the Virginia House of Delegates from 1797 to 1804, 1806, 1807, and 1809–1813. In 1807, he moved to Isle of Wight County, Virginia and continued the practice of law.
Johnson was elected as a Democratic-Republican to the Thirteenth and to the three succeeding Congresses and served until his resignation on February 1, 1820 (March 4, 1813 – February 1, 1820). He was appointed collector of customs at Norfolk, February 1, 1820 and served until his death on December 7, 1825, in Norfolk, Virginia.
Sources
edit- United States Congress. "James Johnson (id: J000142)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
This article incorporates public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress