Johnson Newlon Camden | |
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| United States Senator from West Virginia | |
| In office March 4, 1881 – March 3, 1887 | |
| Preceded by | Frank Hereford |
| Succeeded by | Charles J. Faulkner |
| In office January 25, 1893 – March 3, 1895 | |
| Preceded by | John E. Kenna |
| Succeeded by | Stephen B. Elkins |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Johnson Newlon Camden March 6, 1828 Lewis County, Virginia, US (now West Virginia) |
| Died | April 25, 1908 (aged 80) Baltimore, Maryland, US |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Anna Gaither Thompson |
| Children | Johnson N. Camden Jr. George Camden Annie Camden Spilman |
Johnson Newlon Camden (March 6, 1828 – April 25, 1908) was a prominent oilman, industrialist, banker, railroad tycoon, and politician who was estimated to be worth $25 million at the time of his unexpected death.[1] Although both of his attempts to become governor of the new state of West Virginia failed, he did become United States Senator, representing West Virginia on two occasions.