James A. Johnson (California politician)

James Augustus Johnson
Portrait by Mathew Brady c. 1860–1865
14th Lieutenant Governor of California
In office
December 9, 1875 – January 14, 1880
GovernorWilliam Irwin
Preceded byWilliam Irwin
Succeeded byJohn Mansfield
Member of the
U.S. House of Representatives
from California's 3rd district
In office
March 4, 1867 – March 3, 1871
Preceded byJohn Bidwell
Succeeded byJohn M. Coghlan
Member of the California Assembly
In office
1859–1861
Serving with Joshiah Lefever, Thomas J. Haliday
Preceded byJ. A. Clarke, R. D. Hill
Succeeded byJohn Dougherty, Thomas Wright
Personal details
BornMay 16, 1829
DiedMay 11, 1896 (aged 66)
Resting placeWoodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Colma, California.
PartyDemocratic
Occupationlawyer
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James Augustus Johnson (May 16, 1829 – May 11, 1896) was an American physician, lawyer, and politician. He served as a U.S. representative from California from 1867 to 1871. He went on to serve as the 14th lieutenant governor of California from 1875 to 1880.