James Johnson (Virginia congressman)

James Johnson
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 20th district
In office March 4, 1813 – February 1, 1820
Preceded by	Thomas Newton Jr.
Succeeded by	John C. Gray
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates
In office 1809–1813
In office 1806–1807
In office 1797–1804
Personal details
Born	Virginia, U.S.
Died	(1825-12-07)December 7, 1825 Norfolk, Virginia, U.S.
Political party	Democratic-Republican
Alma mater	College of William & Mary
Profession	Politician, lawyer

James Johnson (unknown – December 7, 1825) was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.

Biography

Born in Virginia, Johnson completed preparatory studies. He graduated from the College of William & Mary, in Williamsburg, Virginia, about 1795. He studied law, and was admitted to the bar and practiced in Williamsburg. He served as delegate to the State constitutional convention, 1788. He served as member of the Virginia House of Delegates from 1797 to 1804, 1806, 1807, and 1809–1813. In 1807, he moved to Isle of Wight County, Virginia and continued the practice of law.

Johnson was elected as a Democratic-Republican to the Thirteenth and to the three succeeding Congresses and served until his resignation on February 1, 1820 (March 4, 1813 – February 1, 1820). He was appointed collector of customs at Norfolk, February 1, 1820 and served until his death on December 7, 1825, in Norfolk, Virginia.

Sources

• United States Congress. "James Johnson (id: J000142)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.

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