About J. Neely Johnson

John Neely Johnson was an American lawyer and politician. He was elected as the fourth governor of California from 1856 to 1858, and later appointed justice to the Nevada Supreme Court from 1867 to 1871. As a member of the American Party, Johnson remains one of only two members of a third party to be elected to the California governorship.

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J. Neely Johnson

Governor of California (1825-1872)

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About J. Neely Johnson

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Occupation: lawyer, politician, judge, governor

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Position held

Governor of California, member of the California State Assembly

Citizenship

United States

Born

August 2, 1825

Died

August 31, 1872

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