James Hutchins Johnson

Johnson was born in Bath, New Hampshire on June 3, 1802. He was educated in Bath's public schools, and then became a merchant and businessman. Among his ventures were a store and sawmill.[1] from the mid-1820s to the mid-1830s he resided in Lisbon, New Hampshire, afterwards returning to Bath.[1]

In 1826, Johnson joined the New Hampshire Militia's 32nd Regiment as its paymaster.[1] He later served as its adjutant, and eventually commanded the regiment with the rank of colonel.[1]

He was deputy sheriff of Grafton County in 1824 and 1825.[1] In 1836 he was elected to the New Hampshire House of Representatives.[1] Johnson was a member of the New Hampshire Senate in 1839 and a member of the New Hampshire Executive Council in 1842 and 1845.[1]

Johnson was elected as a Democrat to the Twenty-ninth and Thirtieth Congresses (March 4, 1845 – March 3, 1849).

He died in Bath, New Hampshire, September 2, 1887, and was interred at Bath Village Cemetery.

In 1828, Johnson married Jane Hutchins of Bath.[1] They were the parents of six children, all but one of whom died before reaching adulthood.[1] In 1847, Johnson married to Sophia Orne Edwards of Springfield, Massachusetts.[1] They were the parents of a two sons (John Howard and Stanley Edwards) and one daughter (Sarah Hall).[1]

• United States Congress. "James Hutchins Johnson (id: J000146)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
• James Hutchins Johnson at Find a Grave
• James Hutchins Johnson at The Political Graveyard