Biography of william samuel johnson
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Table of Contents
Collection Overview
Biographical Sketch
Scope and Content
Arrangement
Restrictions
Subject Headings
Administrative Information
Contents:
Series I. William Samuel Johnson Legal Records.
Series II. Correspondence
Series III. Personal Papers
William Samuel Johnson Papers
A Guide to the collection at the Connecticut Historical Society
Collection Overview | |
| Repository: | Connecticut Historical Society, Hartford, Connecticut |
| Creator : | Johnson, William Samuel |
| Title : | William Samuel Johnson Papers |
| Dates : | |
| Extent : | linear feet (11 boxes) |
| Location: | MS |
| Language: | English |
Biographical Sketch
William Samuel Johnson (), was an attorney, judge, senator, and statesman who contributed to the creation of the United States Constitution. He was president of Columbia College () and served as a militia officer in Connecticut. Johnson was born and lived most of his life in Stratford, Conne
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William Samuel Johnson
American Founding Father and judge (–)
William Samuel Johnson | |
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Portrait by John Wesley Jarvis, between and | |
| In office March 4, – March 3, | |
| Preceded by | Office created |
| Succeeded by | Roger Sherman |
| In office – | |
| Preceded by | George Clinton (acting) |
| Succeeded by | Charles Henry Wharton |
| Born | October 7, Stratford, Connecticut Colony |
| Died | November 14, () (aged&#;92) Stratford, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Resting place | Christ Episcopal Church Cemetery, Stratford |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Pro-Administration |
| Spouse | Anne Beach[1] |
| Children | Elizabeth Johnson |
| Parent(s) | Samuel Johnson Charity Floyd Nicoll |
| Relatives | Daniel Verplanck (son-in-law) Gulian C. Verplanck (grandson) |
| Alma mater | Yale College |
| Profession | Politician, clergyman |
| Branch/service | Connecticut Colonial Militia |
| Rank | Colonel |
William Samuel Johnson (October 7, – November 14, ) was an American Founding Fath
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JOHNSON, William Samuel
Boston Public Library
Boston, MA
Papers:2 items.
Columbia University
Rare Book and Manuscript Library
New York, NY
Papers 31 items. Correspondence with his son Robert Charles Johnson concerning personal business and advice concerning son's law career. Some written during his term as senator, Also 1 item (June 25, ) in Iselin Jay papers.
Connecticut Historical Society
Hartford, CT
Papers (bulk ). 8 boxes. Correspondence, letterbooks, diaries, legal papper, memoirs, miscellaneous papers, a print, and a portrait, oil on canvas. Topics include Connecticut politics, Mohegan lands controversy, Connecticut Susquehanna land claim, national politics, and family matters. Available on 6 microfilm reels. Finding aid.
Connecticut State Library
Hartford, CT
Papers:1 item (no date) in Robert G. Johnson papers.
Historical Society of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
Papers:2 items (May 28, ; January 3, ) in Gratz collection; 1 item (March 6, ) in en