Henry Johnson (Kenosha politician)

For the early 20th century Wisconsin State Treasurer, see Henry Johnson (Wisconsin Treasurer). For the early 20th century Racine County farmer and politician, see Henry F. Johnson. For others of a similar name, see Henry Johnson (disambiguation).

Henry Johnson
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
from the Kenosha 1st district
In office
January 7, 1856 – January 5, 1857
Preceded byCharles C. Sholes
Succeeded byFrederick S. Lovell
In office
January 6, 1851 – January 5, 1852
Preceded bySamuel Hale Jr. (Racine 4th)
Succeeded byC. Latham Sholes
Member of the New York State Assembly
from the Erie County district
In office
January 1, 1839 – January 1, 1840
Serving with Jacob A. Barker and Truman Cary
Preceded byLewis F. Allen, Asa Warren, and Cyrenus Wilbur
Succeeded bySeth C. Hawley, Stephen Osborn, and Aaron Salisbury
Personal details
Born(1794-09-03)September 3, 1794
Williamstown, Vermont, U.S.
DiedFebruary 27, 1868(1868-02-27) (aged 73)
Somers, Wisconsin, U.S.
Resting placeVale Cemetery, Kenosha, Wisconsin
Political party
SpouseViolata Peckham born 1793; died 1855
Children
  • Lavina (Brande)
  • born 1820; died 1893
  • Horace M. Johnson
  • born 1821; died 1909
  • Hiram Johnson
  • born 1823; died 1893
  • Violata Johnson
  • born 1825; died 1900
  • Charles H. Johnson
  • born 1829; died 1867
  • Rebecca Maria Johnson
  • born 1832; died 1910
  • Edwin Johnson
  • born 1835; died 1912

Henry Johnson (September 3, 1794[1] – February 27, 1868[2]) was an American farmer, Republican politician, and Wisconsin pioneer. He was instrumental in the founding of the Wisconsin State Agricultural Society, and served two terms in the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing eastern Kenosha County. Earlier in his life, he was a member of the New York State Legislature.

  1. ^ "Vermont U.S. Vital Records 1720-1908". Ancestry.com. Retrieved June 23, 2024.
  2. ^ "Died". Kenosha Telegraph-Courier. March 5, 1868. p. 2. Retrieved June 23, 2024.