Harvey H. Johnson

Harvey Hull Johnson (September 7, 1808 - February 4, 1896) was a U.S. Representative from Ohio.

Born in West Rutland, Vermont, Johnson attended the common schools and Middlebury Academy. He studied law. He was admitted to the bar in 1833 and commenced practice in Akron, Ohio. Postmaster of Akron in 1837. He moved to Ashland, Ohio, about 1848.

Johnson was elected as a Democrat to the Thirty-third Congress (March 4, 1853-March 3, 1855). He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1854. He moved to Minnesota in 1855 and settled in Winona. He resumed the practice of law. He served as president of the Winona &amp. St. Peter Railroad during its construction to Rochester. He moved to Owatonna, Minnesota, in 1865 and engaged in the practice of law. He served as mayor and city justice 1867-1870. He died in Owatonna, Minnesota, February 4, 1896. He was interred in Forest Hill Cemetery.

Source

• Harvey H. Johnson at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
• Harvey H. Johnson at Find a Grave

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