Legislator Details
James Johnson
AKA:
Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 68
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 2/22/1814
City: Ames, OH
County: Athens County, OH
Country: US
Death
Date: 3/29/1890
City: Fawn River, MI
County: Saint Joseph County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
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Marital Information:
married Jane Moe, 2/19/1839 in Sturgis, MI;
Number of Children: 0
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Occupation: farmer, lumber manufacturer, real estate
Race: Caucasian or White
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Biographical Sketch:
Moved to St. Joseph Co., MI 1832. In 1835, he had the first manufacturing establishment in Fawn township, burning lime. Elected justice of the peace in 1855. Ran lumber interests in Kent Co., MI, with mills in Minnesota & Kansas.
Notable Facts:
1883 Manual and Chapman (Le) give birth yr as 1813.
Sessions Served:
Thirty-Third Legislature, 1885-1886
Chamber: House
Party: Other
Committees Served On: Agriculture , Manufactures, Ways and Means
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City of Residence:
County of Residence Saint Joseph
District: Saint Joseph 2
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/4/1884
Date Sworn In: 1/7/1885
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Thirty-Second Legislature, 1883-1884
Chamber: House
Party: Greenback
Committees Served On: Public Health , Reform School
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Sturgis
County of Residence Saint Joseph
District: Saint Joseph 2
District Description: Townships of Burr Oak, Constantine, Fawn Hiver, Florence, Mottville, Sherman, Sturgis and White Pigeon
Date Elected: 11/7/1882
Date Sworn In: 1/3/1883
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Supported by both the Greenback and Democratic parties.