Legislator Details
Simeon M. Johnson
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Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 42
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Birth
Date: 1/1/1800
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Country: US
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Marital Information:
married Hannah B.; children: Virginia, George C. and Theodore
Number of Children: 2
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Occupation: lawyer, editor
Race: Caucasian or White
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Biographical Sketch:
As editor, named the Grand Rapids Enquirer, in 1841. In 1842, he became prosecuting attorney for
one year; was one of the prosecutors in the first murder trial in Kent Co., 1843. Johnson was an insurance agent, newspaper editor, lawyer and politician as in those days no lawyer could earn enough by practice of his profession to live. In 1852, he moved to Washington, D. C.
Notable Facts:
Born in New York State, exact date not known.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Unknown
Committees Served On: Judiciary , University and School Lands
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City of Residence: Grand Rapids
County of Residence Kent
District: Ionia, Kent & Ottawa
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/7/1842
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1843
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
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