James A. Johnson (California politician)
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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 1967 to 1971. He went on to serve as the state's 14th Lieutenant Governor from 1875 to 1880.
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James Augustus Johnson | |
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14th Lieutenant Governor of California | |
In office December 9, 1875 – January 14, 1880 | |
Governor | William Irwin |
Preceded by | William Irwin |
Succeeded by | John Mansfield |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California's 3rd district | |
In office March 4, 1867 – March 3, 1871 | |
Preceded by | John Bidwell |
Succeeded by | John M. Coghlan |
Member of the California Assembly | |
In office 1859–1861 Serving with Joshiah Lefever, Thomas J. Haliday | |
Preceded by | J. A. Clarke, R. D. Hill |
Succeeded by | John Dougherty, Thomas Wright |
Personal details | |
Born | May 16, 1829 Spartanburg, South Carolina |
Died | May 11, 1896 (aged 66) San Francisco, California |
Resting place | Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Colma, California. |
Political party | Democratic |
Residence | Downieville, California |
Occupation | lawyer |
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