Samuel Johnson (Michigan politician)

Samuel Johnson (July 7, 1839 – March 1, 1916) was a Michigan politician.

For other people named Samuel Johnson, see Samuel Johnson (disambiguation).
Samuel Johnson
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the Cass County district
In office
January 3, 1877 – 1880
Personal details
Born(1839-07-07)July 7, 1839
Springfield, New York
DiedMarch 1, 1916(1916-03-01) (aged 76)
Wayne County, Michigan
Political partyRepublican
Alma materCazenovia Seminary

Early life

Johnson was born on July 7, 1839 in Springfield, New York to parents Squire and Adelia Halstead Johnson.[1] Johnson attended Cazenovia Seminary in New York.[2] Johnson moved to Michigan in 1864.[3]

Career

On November 7, 1876, Johnson was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives where he represented the Cass County district from January 3, 1877 to 1880. Johnson worked as a farmer and a teacher.[2][3]

Personal life

Johnson was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.[1]

Death

Johnson died of pneumonia in Wayne County, Michigan on March 1, 1916.[1]

References
  1. "Samuel Johnson Memorial". Find a Grave. Retrieved February 5, 2020.
  2. "Legislator Details - Samuel Johnson". Library of Michigan. Retrieved February 1, 2020.
  3. Bingham, Stephen D. (1888). Early History of Michigan: With Biographies of State Officers, Members of Congress, Judges and Legislators.
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