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William Cost Johnson

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William Cost Johnson Famous memorial

Birth
Jefferson, Frederick County, Maryland, USA
Death
13 Apr 1860 (aged 54)
Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, USA
Burial
Jefferson, Frederick County, Maryland, USA Add to Map
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US Congressman. He was a lawyer in practice when appointed a member of the Maryland State House of Representatives in 1831 and 1832. In 1833, he was elected as an Anti-Jacksonian to the Twenty-third Congress, serving until 1835. He was a delegate to the State Constitutional Convention in 1836 and in 1837, elected as a Whig to the Twenty-fifth, Twenty-sixth, and Twenty-seventh Congresses, serving until 1843. After his term, he resumed the practice of law until his death.
US Congressman. He was a lawyer in practice when appointed a member of the Maryland State House of Representatives in 1831 and 1832. In 1833, he was elected as an Anti-Jacksonian to the Twenty-third Congress, serving until 1835. He was a delegate to the State Constitutional Convention in 1836 and in 1837, elected as a Whig to the Twenty-fifth, Twenty-sixth, and Twenty-seventh Congresses, serving until 1843. After his term, he resumed the practice of law until his death.

Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith



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  • Originally Created by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
  • Added: Jul 16, 2007
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/20480624/william_cost-johnson: accessed ), memorial page for William Cost Johnson (14 Jan 1806–13 Apr 1860), Find a Grave Memorial ID 20480624, citing Jefferson Reformed Cemetery, Jefferson, Frederick County, Maryland, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.