John Johnson (Ohio congressman)

John Johnson (c. 1805 – February 5, 1867) was a Democratic U.S. Representative from Ohio for one term from 1851 to 1853.

John Johnson
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 16th district
In office March 4, 1851 – March 3, 1853
Preceded by	Moses Hoagland
Succeeded by	Edward Ball
Member of the Ohio Senate from Coshocton County & other counties
In office December 5, 1842 - December 1, 1844
Preceded by	Byram Leonard
Succeeded by	Jacob B. Koch
Personal details
Born	c. 1805 near Dungannon, County Tyrone, Ireland
Died	February 5, 1867(1867-02-05) (aged 61–62) Coshocton, Ohio, U.S.
Resting place	Oakbridge Cemetery
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Harriet Humrickhouse

Biography

John Johnson was born near Dungannon in County Tyrone, Ireland. He came to the United States in 1816, and to Coshocton, Ohio in 1820. He learned the tanner's trade from his step-father, James Renfrew. He was a member of the merchandising and banking firm, W. K. Johnson & Co. He entered politics in 1843, serving in the Ohio Senate, then later as a delegate from Coshocton County to the Ohio state Constitutional Convention in 1850 and 1851. Later he served as a U.S. Representative for Ohio's 16th District from 1851 to 1853.

Family life

Johnson was a member of the Presbyterian church. He was married to Harriet Humrickhouse, and had no children.

Death

He is buried at Oakbridge Cemetery in Coshocton, Ohio.

External links

• United States Congress. "John Johnson (id: J000153)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.

 This article incorporates public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress

• John Johnson at Find a Grave