John Johnson (c. 1805 – February 5, 1867) was a Democratic U.S. Representative from Ohio for one term from 1851 to 1853.
John Johnson | |
|---|---|
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 16th district | |
| In office March 4, 1851 – March 3, 1853 | |
| Preceded by | Moses Hoagland |
| Succeeded by | Edward Ball |
| Member of the Ohio Senate from Coshocton County & other counties | |
| In office December 5, 1842 - December 1, 1844 | |
| Preceded by | Byram Leonard |
| Succeeded by | Jacob B. Koch |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 1805 near Dungannon, County Tyrone, Ireland |
| Died | February 5, 1867 (aged 61–62) Coshocton, Ohio, U.S. |
| Resting place | Oakbridge Cemetery |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Harriet Humrickhouse |
Biography
editJohn Johnson was born near Dungannon in County Tyrone, Ireland. He came to the United States in 1816, and to Coshocton, Ohio in 1820.[1] He learned the tanner's trade from his step-father, James Renfrew. He was a member of the merchandising and banking firm, W. K. Johnson & Co.[1] He entered politics in 1843, serving in the Ohio Senate, then later as a delegate from Coshocton County to the Ohio state Constitutional Convention in 1850 and 1851. Later he served as a U.S. Representative for Ohio's 16th District from 1851 to 1853.
Family life
editJohnson was a member of the Presbyterian church. He was married to Harriet Humrickhouse, and had no children.[1]
Death
editHe is buried at Oakbridge Cemetery in Coshocton, Ohio.
References
edit- ^ a b c Hunt, William E. (1876). Historical Collections of Coshocton County, Ohio: A Complete Panorama of the ... Cincinnati: Robert Clarke & Co. p. 242.
External links
edit- United States Congress. "John Johnson (id: J000153)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
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