Daniel D. Johnson
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Daniel Dye Johnson was an officer in the Union Army during the American Civil War. He later became a (Democratic) Senator and Senate President of the West Virginia Senate from Tyler County and served from 1872 to 1877 and from 1879 to 1881.[1][2][3] He died in 1893.[4][5]
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Daniel D. Johnson | |
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President of the Senate of West Virginia | |
In office 1872–1877, 1878–1881 | |
Preceded by | Carlos A. Sperry (first term) Ulysses N. Arnett (second term) |
Succeeded by | Ulysses N. Arnett (first term) Albert E. Summers (second term) |
Member of the West Virginia Senate | |
Personal details | |
Born | Daniel Dye Johnson (1836-04-28)April 28, 1836 Tyler County, Virginia (now West Virginia) |
Died | December 18, 1893(1893-12-18) (aged 57) Long Reach, West Virginia |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Mary Maria Martin |
Military service | |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1862–1865 |
Rank | Colonel, USV |
Commands | 14th West Virginia Infantry 2nd Brigade, Kanawha Division |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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