James A. Johnson (California politician)

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James Augustus Johnson
Portrait by Mathew Brady c. 1860–1865
14th Lieutenant Governor of California
In office December 9, 1875 – January 14, 1880
Governor	William Irwin
Preceded by	William Irwin
Succeeded by	John Mansfield
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California's 3rd district
In office March 4, 1867 – March 3, 1871
Preceded by	John Bidwell
Succeeded by	John M. Coghlan
Member of the California Assembly
In office 1859–1861 Serving with Joshiah Lefever, Thomas J. Haliday
Preceded by	J. A. Clarke, R. D. Hill
Succeeded by	John Dougherty, Thomas Wright
Personal details
Born	May 16, 1829 Spartanburg, South Carolina, US
Died	May 11, 1896 (aged 66) San Francisco, California, US
Resting place	Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Colma, California.
Political party	Democratic
Residence(s)	Downieville, California, US
Occupation	lawyer

James Augustus Johnson (May 16, 1829 – May 11, 1896) was an American physician, lawyer, and politician. He served as a U.S. representative from California from 1867 to 1871. He went on to serve as the state's 14th Lieutenant Governor from 1875 to 1880.