John Telemachus Johnson
U.S. Representative from Kentucky (1788–1856) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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John Telemachus Johnson (October 5, 1788 – December 17, 1856) was a minister in the Christian Church, an attorney, and a politician, elected as U.S. Representative from Kentucky. His older brothers, also politicians, included James Johnson and Richard M. Johnson, who served as Vice President under Martin Van Buren; he was the uncle of Robert Ward Johnson, also a politician.
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John T. Johnson | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Kentucky's 5th district | |
In office March 4, 1823 – March 3, 1825 | |
Preceded by | Anthony New |
Succeeded by | James Johnson |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Kentucky's 3rd district | |
In office March 4, 1821 – March 3, 1823 | |
Preceded by | William Brown |
Succeeded by | Henry Clay |
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Born | (1788-10-05)October 5, 1788 Scott County, Kentucky |
Died | December 17, 1856(1856-12-17) (aged 68) Lexington, Missouri |
Resting place | Lexington Cemetery |
Political party | Democratic-Republican Democrat |
Relatives | Richard Mentor Johnson (brother) James Johnson (brother) Robert Ward Johnson (nephew) |
Alma mater | Transylvania University |
Profession | Lawyer, Minister |
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Military service | |
Battles/wars | War of 1812 |
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