Dewey M. Johnson

Dewey Macon "Nick" Johnson (April 6, 1907 December 12, 1986) was an American politician in the state of Florida and a Democrat.

Dewey M. Johnson
Member of the Florida Senate
In office
1951–1967 (6th district)
In office
1941–1943 (9th district)
Personal details
Born(1907-08-06)August 6, 1907
Quincy, Florida, U.S.
DiedDecember 12, 1986(1986-12-12) (aged 79)
Gadsden County, Florida, U.S.
Political partyDemocrat
SpouseMargie Kimbrough
Residence(s)Quincy, Florida
OccupationLawyer

Johnson was born in Quincy, Florida in 1907 and attended schooling there.[1] He later attended the University of Florida where he earned a law degree.[2] He served in the Florida State Senate from 1941 to 1943 (9th district) and from 1951 to 1967 (6th district). In the 1967, session, he served as President of the Senate.[3] Johnson also served in the Florida House of Representatives, having been elected in 1939, 1945, 1947 and 1949.[4]

References

  1. Cash, W.T. (1938). The Story of Florida. Vol. 3. American historical society, Incorporated. Retrieved October 10, 2016.
  2. Florida. State Road Dept; Florida Highway Patrol (1951). Florida Highways. Vol. 19. J.E.Robinson. Retrieved October 10, 2016.
  3. "Florida Senators". uflib.ufl.edu. Retrieved September 21, 2014.
  4. Ward, Robert L. / Florida House of Representatives (2011). "Membership of the Florida House of Representatives by County, 1845-2012" (PDF). Retrieved December 11, 2011.


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