Dewey M. Johnson
Dewey Macon "Nick" Johnson (April 6, 1907 – December 12, 1986) was an American politician in the state of Florida and a Democrat.
Dewey M. Johnson | |
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| Member of the Florida Senate | |
| In office 1951–1967 (6th district) | |
| In office 1941–1943 (9th district) | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 6, 1907 Quincy, Florida, U.S. |
| Died | December 12, 1986 (aged 79) Gadsden County, Florida, U.S. |
| Political party | Democrat |
| Spouse(s) | Margie Kimbrough |
| Residence | Quincy, Florida |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
Johnson was born in Quincy, Florida in 1907 and attended schooling there.[1] He later attended the University of Florida where he earned a law degree.[2] He served in the Florida State Senate from 1941 to 1943 (9th district) and from 1951 to 1967 (6th district). In the 1967, session, he served as President of the Senate.[3] Johnson also served in the Florida House of Representatives, having been elected in 1939, 1945, 1947 and 1949.[4]
References
- Cash, W.T. (1938). The Story of Florida. 3. American historical society, Incorporated. Retrieved October 10, 2016.
- Florida. State Road Dept; Florida Highway Patrol (1951). Florida Highways. 19. J.E.Robinson. Retrieved October 10, 2016.
- "Florida Senators". uflib.ufl.edu. Retrieved September 21, 2014.
- Ward, Robert L. / Florida House of Representatives (2011). "Membership of the Florida House of Representatives by County, 1845-2012" (PDF). Retrieved December 11, 2011.
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