Perley B. Johnson

Perley Brown Johnson (born September 8, 1798 in Marietta , Northwest Territory , † February 9, 1870 in McConnelsville , Ohio ) was an American politician . Between 1843 and 1845 he represented the state of Ohio in the US House of Representatives .

Career

Perley Johnson attended public schools in his home country. After studying medicine and being admitted as a doctor, he began working in this profession in Marietta in 1822. A year later he moved his residence and his medical practice to McConnelsville. In 1825 he was also a clerk at the court of appeal there. He also embarked on a political career. Between 1833 and 1835 he was a member of the Ohio House of Representatives . In the 1830s he joined the Whig Party , which was then founded .

In the congressional election of 1842 Johnson was elected to the United States House of Representatives in Washington, DC in the 13th constituency of Ohio , where he succeeded James Mathews , who moved to the 16th district, on March 4, 1843 . Since he was not confirmed in 1844, he could only serve one term in Congress until March 3, 1845 . This period was marked by tension between President John Tyler and the Whigs. In addition, a possible annexation of the Republic of Texas , which has been independent of Mexico since 1836, was already being discussed.

After his time in the US House of Representatives, Perley Johnson practiced as a doctor again until 1847. Then he gave up this job for health reasons and retired. He died on February 9, 1870 in McConnelsville, where he was also buried.

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personal data
SURNAME	Johnson, Perley B.
ALTERNATIVE NAMES	Johnson, Perley Brown (full name)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION	American politician
DATE OF BIRTH	September 8, 1798
PLACE OF BIRTH	Marietta , Ohio
DATE OF DEATH	February 9, 1870
Place of death	McConnelsville , Ohio