Public figure
Joseph Johnson Silver
Virginia politician (1785-1877)
Joseph Johnson is a Virginia politician (1785-1877). Born 1785 in Orange County.
At a glance
Gold- Born
- 1785-12-19, Orange County
- Died
- 1877-02-27, Bridgeport
- Citizenship
- United States
- Occupations
- politician
- Political party
- Jacksonian Democracy, Democratic Party
- Also known as
- Joseph Ellis Johnson
Education and professional journey
SilverRoles and positions
Silver- United States representative
- Member of the United States House of Representatives from Virginia
- Governor of Virginia1852 to 1856
- member of the Virginia House of Delegates
Personal journey
- Languages
- English
Due diligence
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What we have, and what we might have wrong
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- Wikimedia Commons. Photo, see the file page for licence
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