James Hutchins Johnson (June 3, 1802 – September 2, 1887) was a businessman, militia officer, and politician from Bath, New Hampshire. Among the offices in which he served was U.S. Representative from 1845 to 1849.
James Hutchins Johnson | |
|---|---|
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New Hampshire's 4th district | |
| In office March 4, 1847 – March 3, 1849 | |
| Preceded by | At-large |
| Succeeded by | Harry Hibbard |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New Hampshire's At-large district | |
| In office March 4, 1845 – March 3, 1847 | |
| Preceded by | John R. Reding |
| Succeeded by | District eliminated |
| Member of the New Hampshire Executive Council | |
| In office 1842–1845 | |
| Member of the New Hampshire Senate | |
| In office 1839–1839 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 3, 1802 Bath, New Hampshire |
| Died | September 2, 1887 (aged 85) Bath, New Hampshire |
| Resting place | Bath Village Cemetery |
| Political party | Democratic |
Early life
editJohnson was born in Bath, New Hampshire on June 3, 1802. He was educated in Bath's public schools, and then became a merchant and businessman. Among his ventures were a store and sawmill.[1] from the mid-1820s to the mid-1830s he resided in Lisbon, New Hampshire, afterwards returning to Bath.[1]
Military career
editIn 1826, Johnson joined the New Hampshire Militia's 32nd Regiment as its paymaster.[1] He later served as its adjutant, and eventually commanded the regiment with the rank of colonel.[1]
Politics
editHe was deputy sheriff of Grafton County in 1824 and 1825.[1] In 1836 he was elected to the New Hampshire House of Representatives.[1] Johnson was a member of the New Hampshire Senate in 1839 and a member of the New Hampshire Executive Council in 1842 and 1845.[1]
Johnson was elected as a Democrat to the Twenty-ninth and Thirtieth Congresses (March 4, 1845 – March 3, 1849).
Death
editHe died in Bath, New Hampshire, September 2, 1887, and was interred at Bath Village Cemetery.
Family
editIn 1828, Johnson married Jane Hutchins of Bath.[1] They were the parents of six children, all but one of whom died before reaching adulthood.[1] In 1847, Johnson married to Sophia Orne Edwards of Springfield, Massachusetts.[1] They were the parents of a two sons (John Howard and Stanley Edwards) and one daughter (Sarah Hall).[1]
References
editSources
editBooks
edit- Childs, Hamilton (1886). Gazetteer of Grafton County, N. H. 1709-1886. Syracuse, NY: Journal Publishing Company.
External links
edit- United States Congress. "James Hutchins Johnson (id: J000146)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
- James Hutchins Johnson at Find a Grave
- James Hutchins Johnson at The Political Graveyard