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James A. Johnson (California politician)

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James Augustus Johnson
Portrait by Mathew Brady c. 1860–1865
14th Lieutenant Governor of California
In office
December 9, 1875 – January 14, 1880
GovernorWilliam Irwin
Preceded byWilliam Irwin
Succeeded byJohn Mansfield
Member of the
U.S. House of Representatives
from California's 3rd district
In office
March 4, 1867 – March 3, 1871
Preceded byJohn Bidwell
Succeeded byJohn M. Coghlan
Member of the California Assembly
In office
1859–1861
Serving with Joshiah Lefever, Thomas J. Haliday
Preceded byJ. A. Clarke, R. D. Hill
Succeeded byJohn Dougherty, Thomas Wright
Personal details
BornMay 16, 1829
Spartanburg, South Carolina, US
DiedMay 11, 1896 (aged 66)
San Francisco, California, US
Resting placeWoodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Colma, California.
Political partyDemocratic
Residence(s)Downieville, California, US
Occupationlawyer

James Augustus Johnson (May 16, 1829 – May 11, 1896) was an American physician, lawyer, and politician. He served as a U.S. representative from California from 1867 to 1871. He went on to serve as the state's 14th Lieutenant Governor from 1875 to 1880.

Early life

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Johnson was born May 16, 1829, in Spartanburg, South Carolina.[1] When he was quite young he moved with his parents to Arkansas where he attended the common schools.[1] He moved to California in 1853. He studied medicine and was graduated from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He then studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1859, then commenced the practice of law in Downieville, California.[2]

Political career

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Johnson served as a member of the California State Assembly in 1859 and 1860, representing Sierra County.

Congress

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He was elected as a Democrat to the U.S. House of Representatives for the Fortieth and Forty-first U.S. Congresses, serving from March 4, 1867, until March 3, 1871.

Johnson c. 1896

Lieutenant Governor

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He was elected Lieutenant Governor of California in 1875, serving from 1875 until 1880. After leaving office he moved to San Francisco.

Later career

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He served as registrar of voters in 1883 and 1884.

Death

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He continued practicing law until his death on May 11, 1896, in San Francisco, at age 66. He was interred in the Masonic Cemetery,[2] and in 1931 was re-interred in Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Colma, California.

Federal electoral history

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1867 United States House of Representatives elections in California, District 3
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic James A. Johnson 14,767 50.6
Republican Chancellor Hartson 14,394 49.4
Total votes 29,161 100.0
Democratic gain from Republican
1868 United States House of Representatives elections in California, District 3
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic James A. Johnson (Incumbent) 15,792 50.4
Republican Chancellor Hartson 15,528 49.6
Total votes 31,320 100.0
Democratic hold

References

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  1. ^ a b Lanman, Charles (1887). Biographical Annals of the Civil Government of the United States: From Original and Official Sources. J.M. Morrison. p. 267.
  2. ^ a b "Johnson, James Augustus". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. United States Congress. Retrieved 2021-10-25.
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Political offices
Preceded by
J. A. Clarke, R. D. Hill
Member of the California Assembly from the California's 20th assembly district
1859–1861
(with Joshiah Lefever, then Thomas J. Haliday)
Succeeded by
John Dougherty, Thomas Wright
U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from California's 3rd congressional district

1867–1871
Succeeded by
Political offices
Preceded by
William Irwin
Acting Lieutenant Governor
Lieutenant Governor of California
1875–1880
Succeeded by