Benjamin Johnson

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Benjamin Johnson
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Prior offices:
U.S. District Court for the District of Arkansas
Years in office: 1836 - 1849
Personal
Birthplace
Kentucky

Benjamin Johnson (1784-1849) was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the District of Arkansas.

He was nominated by President Andrew Jackson on June 27, 1836. He was confirmed by the Senate on June 29, 1836, and received commission that same day. He served until his death on October 2, 1849.

Education

  • Read law

Professional career

  • Private practice, Georgetown, Kentucky
  • Planter, Scott County, Kentucky
  • Circuit judge, Kentucky
  • U.S. Territorial Judge, U.S. District Court for the Kentucky Territory, 1821-1836

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