James Johnson (Virginia congressman)

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

Born in Virginia, Johnson completed preparatory studies. He was graduated from the College of William and Mary, in Williamsburg, Virginia, about 1795. He studied law. He 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. He moved to Isle of Wight County, Virginia in 1807 and continued the practice of law.

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

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• James Johnson (Virginia congressman) at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress