Paul B. Johnson Sr.
American judge (1880-1943)
Paul Burney Johnson Sr. (March 23, 1880 – December 26, 1943) was an American lawyer, judge, and politician. He was a United States Representative from Mississippi, 1919–1923, and Governor of Mississippi, 1940–1943. His son, Paul B. Johnson Jr., later became the Governor of Mississippi. He was a Democrat.
Paul B. Johnson Sr. | |
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46th Governor of Mississippi | |
In office January 16, 1940 – December 26, 1943 | |
Lieutenant Governor | Dennis Murphree |
Preceded by | Hugh L. White |
Succeeded by | Dennis Murphree |
Member of the U.S. House of Representativesfrom Mississippi's 6th district | |
In office March 4, 1919 – March 3, 1923 | |
Preceded by | Pat Harrison |
Succeeded by | T. Webber Wilson |
Personal details | |
Born | March 23, 1880 Hillsboro, Mississippi |
Died | December 26, 1943 Hattiesburg, Mississippi |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Corinne Venable |
Profession | lawyer |
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