Henry Johnson (Louisiana politician)
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Henry S. Johnson (September 14, 1783 – September 4, 1864) was an American attorney and politician who served as the fifth Governor of Louisiana (1824–1828). He also served as a United States representative and as a United States senator. He participated in the slave trade in the United States.
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Henry S. Johnson | |
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United States Senator from Louisiana | |
In office February 12, 1844 – March 3, 1849 | |
Preceded by | Alexander Porter |
Succeeded by | Pierre Soulé |
In office January 12, 1818 – May 27, 1824 | |
Preceded by | William C.C. Claiborne |
Succeeded by | Dominique Bouligny |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Louisiana's 1st district | |
In office December 1, 1834[1] – March 3, 1839 | |
Preceded by | Edward Douglass White, Sr. |
Succeeded by | Edward Douglass White, Sr. |
5th Governor of Louisiana | |
In office December 13, 1824 – December 15, 1828 | |
Preceded by | Henry S. Thibodaux |
Succeeded by | Pierre Derbigny |
Personal details | |
Born | (1783-09-14)September 14, 1783 Virginia |
Died | September 4, 1864(1864-09-04) (aged 80) Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana |
Political party | Democratic-Republican, National Republican, Whig |
Spouse | Elizabeth Rousby Key |
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