J. Leroy Johnson

Justin Leroy Johnson (April 8, 1888 – March 26, 1961) was a Republican United States Congressman from California.

Justin Leroy Johnson
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California's 11th district
In office January 3, 1953 – January 3, 1957
Preceded by	Ernest K. Bramblett
Succeeded by	John J. McFall
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California's 3rd district
In office January 3, 1943 – January 3, 1953
Preceded by	Frank H. Buck
Succeeded by	John E. Moss
Personal details
Born	April 8, 1888 Wausau, Wisconsin
Died	March 26, 1961(1961-03-26) (aged 72) Stockton, California
Political party	Republican
Profession	Politician

Born in Wausau, Wisconsin, Johnson graduated from the local high school and from University of Wisconsin–Madison; Johnson served in World War I. He then went to and graduated from University of California, Berkeley law school. Johnson then practiced law and served as city attorney in Stockton, California.[1][2]

See also

• U.S. Congressional Delegations from California

Notes

1. JoinCalifornia.com-Leroy Johnson
2. Kestenbaum, Lawrence. "The Political Graveyard: Index to Politicians: Johnson, J."

External links

• United States Congress. "J. Leroy Johnson (id: J000157)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.

U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by Frank H. Buck	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California's 3rd congressional district 1943–1953	Succeeded by John E. Moss
Preceded by Ernest K. Bramblett	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California's 11th congressional district 1953–1957	Succeeded by John J. McFall