J. Leroy Johnson
Justin Leroy Johnson (April 8, 1888 – March 26, 1961) was an American lawyer and politician who served as a Republican United States Congressman from California from 1943 to 1957.
Justin Leroy Johnson | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California | |
| In office January 3, 1949 – January 3, 1957 | |
| Preceded by | Frank H. Buck |
| Succeeded by | John J. McFall |
| Constituency | 3rd district (1949–1953) 11th district (1953–1957) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 8, 1888 Wausau, Wisconsin |
| Died | March 26, 1961 (aged 72) Stockton, California |
| Political party | Republican |
| Profession | Politician |
Biography
Born in Wausau, Wisconsin, Johnson graduated from the local high school and from University of Wisconsin–Madison, serving later in World War I. He then went to and graduated from University of California, Berkeley law school, practicing law and serving as city attorney in Stockton, California.[1][2]
Notes
- JoinCalifornia.com-Leroy Johnson
- Kestenbaum, Lawrence. "The Political Graveyard: Index to Politicians: Johnson, J."
External links
- United States Congress. "J. Leroy Johnson (id: J000157)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
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