James Johnson (Georgia politician)

James Johnson
43rd Governor of Georgia
In office
June 17, 1865 – December 14, 1865
Preceded byJoseph E. Brown
Succeeded byCharles J. Jenkins
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Georgia's 2nd district
In office
March 4, 1851 – March 3, 1853
Preceded byMarshall J. Wellborn
Succeeded byAlfred H. Colquitt
Personal details
BornFebruary 12, 1811
Robeson County, North Carolina
DiedNovember 20, 1891 (aged 80)
Chattahoochee County, Georgia
Resting placeLinwood Cemetery, Columbus, Georgia
Political partyDemocratic
Alma materUniversity of Georgia
ProfessionLaw
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James Johnson (February 12, 1811 – November 20, 1891) was a U.S. Representative from Georgia and served as the 43rd Governor of Georgia between June and October 1865.