Albert Williams Johnson

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Albert Williams Johnson

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Prior offices
United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania

Education

Bachelor's

Bucknell University, 1896

Law

Read law, 1896

Personal
Birthplace
Pennsylvania


Albert Williams Johnson (1872-1957) was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania.

He received a recess appointment from President Calvin Coolidge on May 21, 1925 to replace Charles Witmer. On December 8, 1925, he was nominated.[1] He was confirmed by the Senate on December 17th, and received commission that same day. He resigned on June 28, 1945. Johnson was succeeded in this position by John William Murphy.

Early life and education

  • Read law, 1896
  • Bucknell University, A.B., 1896

Professional career

  • Instructor in law, Bucknell University, 1902-1926
  • Member, Pennsylvania House of Representatives, 1901-1902
  • Solicitor, Borough of Lewisburg and Union County, Pennsylvania, 1908-1912
  • Presiding judge, 17th Judicial District of Pennsylvania, 1912-1922
  • Solicitor, Pennsylvania Department of Education, 1922-1923

Judicial nominations and appointments

Middle District of Pennsylvania

Johnson received a recess appointment from President Calvin Coolidge on May 21, 1925 to replace Charles Witmer. On December 8, 1925, he was nominated. He was confirmed by the Senate on December 17th, and received commission that same day.[1] He resigned on June 28, 1945. Johnson was succeeded in this position by John William Murphy.

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Footnotes

Political offices
Preceded by:
Charles Witmer
Middle District of Pennsylvania
1925–1945
Seat #1
Succeeded by:
John William Murphy