J. Leroy Johnson
Justin Leroy Johnson (April 8, 1888 – March 26, 1961) was a Republican United States Congressman from California.
Justin Leroy Johnson | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California's 11th district | |
| In office January 3, 1953 – January 3, 1957 | |
| Preceded by | Ernest K. Bramblett |
| Succeeded by | John J. McFall |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California's 3rd district | |
| In office January 3, 1943 – January 3, 1953 | |
| Preceded by | Frank H. Buck |
| Succeeded by | John E. Moss |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 8, 1888 Wausau, Wisconsin |
| Died | March 26, 1961 (aged 72) Stockton, California |
| Political party | Republican |
| Profession | Politician |
Born in Wausau, Wisconsin, Johnson graduated from the local high school and from University of Wisconsin–Madison; Johnson served in World War I. He then went to and graduated from University of California, Berkeley law school. Johnson then practiced law and served as city attorney in Stockton, California.[1][2]
See also
- U.S. Congressional Delegations from California
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.
| U.S. House of Representatives | ||
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| Preceded by Frank H. Buck |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California's 3rd congressional district 1943–1953 |
Succeeded by John E. Moss |
| Preceded by Ernest K. Bramblett |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California's 11th congressional district 1953–1957 |
Succeeded by John J. McFall |
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