Philip Johnson (congressman)

For other people named Phillip Johnson, see Phillip Johnson (disambiguation).

Philip Johnson (January 17, 1818 – January 29, 1867) was an American lawyer and politician who served three terms as a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania from 1861 to 1867.

Philip Johnson
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 11th district
In office March 4, 1863 – January 29, 1867
Preceded by	James Hepburn Campbell
Succeeded by	Daniel Myers Van Auken
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 13th district
In office March 4, 1861 – March 3, 1863
Preceded by	William Harrison Dimmick
Succeeded by	Henry Wells Tracy
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
In office 1853–1854
Personal details
Born	Phillip Johnson (1818-01-17)January 17, 1818 Knowlton Township, New Jersey, U.S.
Died	January 29, 1867(1867-01-29) (aged 49) Washington, D.C., U.S.
Resting place	Easton Cemetery
Political party	Democratic

Biography

Philip Johnson was born in Polkville in Knowlton Township, New Jersey. He moved to Upper Mount Bethel, Pennsylvania, in 1839. He attended the common schools and Lafayette College in Easton, Pennsylvania, from 1842 to 1844. He was a plantation tutor in Mississippi from 1844 to 1846. He returned to Pennsylvania, studied law, and attended Union Law School in Easton.

Early career

He was admitted to the bar in 1848 and commenced practice in Easton. He served as county court clerk from 1848 to 1853.

He was a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 1853 and 1854. He served as revenue commissioner of the third judicial district in 1859 and 1860. He was a delegate to the 1864 Democratic National Convention.^{[citation needed]}

Congress

Johnson was elected as a Democrat to the Thirty-seventh, Thirty-eighth, and Thirty-ninth Congresses and until his death.

Death and burial

He died in Washington, D.C., on January 29, 1867, at the age of 49. His body was interred in Easton Cemetery.

See also

• List of United States Congress members who died in office (1790–1899)

Sources

• United States Congress. "Philip Johnson (id: J000168)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
• Philip Johnson at The Political Graveyard

U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by William H. Dimmick	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 13th congressional district 1861–1863	Succeeded by Henry W. Tracy
Preceded by James H. Campbell	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 11th congressional district 1863–1867	Succeeded by Daniel M. Van Auken