Samuel Johnson (Michigan politician)


Samuel Johnson was a Michigan politician.

Early life

Johnson was born on July 7, 1839 in Springfield, New York to parents Squire and Adelia Halstead Johnson. Johnson attended Cazenovia Seminary in New York. Johnson moved to Michigan in 1864.

Career

On November 7, 1876, Johnson was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives where he represented the Cass County district from January 3, 1877 to 1880. Johnson worked as a farmer and a teacher.

Personal life

Johnson was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

Death

Johnson died of pneumonia in Wayne County, Michigan on March 1, 1916.