James Johnson (Virginia congressman)

James Johnson (died December 7, 1825) was a U.S. Representative from Virginia. Prior to being a U.S. Representative, he was a member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Isle of Wight County, Virginia.

James Johnson
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 20th district
In office March 4, 1813 – February 1, 1820
Preceded by	Thomas Newton Jr.
Succeeded by	John C. Gray
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Isle of Wight County
In office 1809–1813
Preceded by	Charles Wren
Succeeded by	Robert Tynes Fulgham
In office 1806–1807
Preceded by	Richard Willing Byrd John Hyndman Purdie
Succeeded by	Robert Eley Charles Wren
In office 1797–1804[a]
Preceded by	Mills Wills
Succeeded by	Richard Willing Byrd John Hyndman Purdie
Personal details
Born	Virginia
Died	(1825-12-07)December 7, 1825 Norfolk, Virginia, U.S.
Political party	Democratic-Republican
Alma mater	College of William & Mary
Profession	Politician, lawyer

Biography

Born in Virginia, Johnson completed preparatory studies. He graduated from the College of William & Mary, in Williamsburg, Virginia, about 1795. He studied law, and was admitted to the bar and practiced in Williamsburg. He served as member of the Virginia House of Delegates representing Isle of Wight County, Virginia.^[1] 1797 to 1804, 1806, 1807, and 1809–1813.

Johnson was elected as a Democratic-Republican to the Thirteenth and to the three succeeding Congresses and served until his resignation on February 1, 1820 (March 4, 1813 – February 1, 1820). He was appointed collector of customs at Norfolk, February 1, 1820 and served until his death on December 7, 1825, in Norfolk, Virginia.