John Telemachus Johnson Politician

John Telemachus Johnson (October 5, 1788 - December 17, 1856) was a minister in the Christian Church, an attorney, and a politician, elected as U.S. Representative from Kentucky. His older brothers, also politicians, included James Johnson and Richard M. Johnson, who served as Vice President under Martin Van Buren; he was the uncle of Robert Ward Johnson, also a politician.

Personal facts

John Telemachus Johnson
Birth dateOctober 05, 1788
Birth place
Kentucky , Scott County Kentucky
Religion
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Date of deathDecember 17, 1856
Place of death
Lexington Missouri
Resting place
Lexington Cemetery
Education
Transylvania University
Profession
Lawyer , Minister (Christianity)

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Office holder

military operations
War of 1812
party
Democratic-Republican Party
Democratic Party (United States)
region
Kentucky
Kentucky's 3rd congressional district
Kentucky's 5th congressional district
relation
successor

John Telemachus Johnson on Wikipedia

External resources

  1. http://books.google.com/books?id=s_wTAAAAYAAJ