George A. Johnson
George A. Johnson | |
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| 15th Attorney General of California | |
| In office January 8, 1887 – January 8, 1891 | |
| Governor | Washington Bartlett Robert Waterman |
| Preceded by | Edward C. Marshall |
| Succeeded by | William H. H. Hart |
| Member of the California Senate from the 21st district | |
| In office January 8, 1883 – January 3, 1887 | |
| Preceded by | W. W. Moreland |
| Succeeded by | J. J. Sullivan |
| Delegate to the Second Constitutional Convention of California | |
| In office September 28, 1878 – March 3, 1879 | |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Succeeded by | Office abolished |
| Constituency | Sonoma |
| Personal details | |
| Born | George Ashbury Johnson July 27, 1829 Salisbury, Maryland, U.S. |
| Died | September 20, 1894 (aged 65) |
| Resting place | Santa Rosa Memorial Park, Santa Rosa, California, United States |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Juliet Mary Wayman Johnson |
| Children | 5 |
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George Ashbury Johnson (July 27, 1829 – September 20, 1894) was California Attorney General. Prior to that, he was Member of California State Assembly 1st District (1863) and served on the State Senate, 1883–87. He is famous for litigating against the railroad companies and forcing them to pay taxes.