Alexander S. Johnson

Alexander S. Johnson
From Volume I of 1912's History of Oneida County, New York from 1700 to the Present Time
Judge of the United States Circuit Courts for the Second Circuit
In office October 25, 1875 – January 26, 1878
Appointed by	Ulysses S. Grant
Preceded by	Lewis Bartholomew Woodruff
Succeeded by	Samuel Blatchford
Chief Judge of the New York Court of Appeals
In office January 1, 1858 – December 31, 1859
Preceded by	Hiram Denio
Succeeded by	George F. Comstock
Personal details
Born	Alexander Smith Johnson (1817-07-30)July 30, 1817 Utica, U.S.
Died	January 26, 1878(1878-01-26) (aged 60) Nassau, The Bahamas
Resting place	Forest Hill Cemetery Utica, New York, U.S.
Political party	Democratic Republican
Education	Yale University read law

Alexander Smith Johnson (July 30, 1817 – January 26, 1878) was a Judge and Chief Judge of the New York Court of Appeals and was a United States circuit judge of the United States Circuit Courts for the Second Circuit.

Johnson received a recess appointment from Ulysses Grant on October 25, 1875, to a seat vacated by Lewis Bartholomew Woodruff. Nominated on December 15, 1875; He was confirmed by the United States Senate on December 15, 1875, and received commission the same day. Johnson's service was terminated on January 26, 1878, due to death.