J. Neely Johnson Politician

John Neely Johnson (August 2, 1825 – August 31, 1872) was an American lawyer and politician. He was elected as the fourth governor of California from 1856 to 1858, and later appointed justice to the Nevada Supreme Court from 1867 to 1871. As a member of the American Party, Johnson remains one of only two members of a third party to be elected to the California governorship (the other is Frederick Low of the National Union Party).

Personal facts

Birth date	August 02, 1825
Birth place	Gibson County Indiana
Date of death	August 31, 1872
Place of death	Utah Territory , Salt Lake City
Profession	Lawyer , Jurist , Politician