Noadiah Johnson
Noadiah Johnson | |
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| Born | 1795 Connecticut |
| Died | April 4, 1839 (aged 43–44) Albany, New York |
| Occupations | Lawyer, newspaperman, politician |
| Known for | U.S. Representative from New York |
| Relatives | State Senator Stephen C. Johnson (brother) |
Noadiah Johnson (1795 Connecticut – April 4, 1839 Albany, New York) was an American lawyer, newspaperman, and politician who served one term as a U.S. Representative from New York from 1833 to 1835.
Life
[edit]He removed to Delaware County, New York, in 1817. He studied law, was admitted to the bar, and commenced practice in Delhi, New York. He was District Attorney of Delaware County from 1825 to 1833. He was one of the publishers of the Delaware Gazette.
Political career
[edit]Johnson was elected as a Jacksonian to the 23rd United States Congress, holding office from March 4, 1833, to March 3, 1835. He was a member of the New York Senate (3rd D.) from 1837 until his death, sitting in the 60th, 61st and 62nd New York State Legislatures.
Death and burial
[edit]He died on April 4, 1839, and was buried at the Old Delhi Cemetery, Delhi, New York.
Family
[edit]State Senator Stephen C. Johnson was his brother.
Sources
[edit]- United States Congress. "Noadiah Johnson (id: J000164)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
- The American Biographical Sketch Book by William Hunt (1849; pg. 219)
- 1795 births
- 1839 deaths
- Democratic Party New York (state) state senators
- People from Delhi, New York
- Jacksonian United States representatives from New York (state)
- 19th-century American lawyers
- County district attorneys in New York (state)
- Democratic Party United States representatives from New York (state)
- 19th-century members of the New York State Legislature
- 19th-century United States representatives
- Journalists from New York (state)