Noadiah Johnson (1795

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– April 4, 1839

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) was an American lawyer, newspaperman, and politician who served one term as a

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from

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from 1833 to 1835.

Life

He removed to

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, in 1817. He studied law, was admitted to the bar, and commenced practice in

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. He was District Attorney of Delaware County from 1825 to 1833. He was one of the publishers of the ''Delaware Gazette''.

Political career

Johnson was elected as a Jacksonian to the

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, holding office from March 4, 1833, to March 3, 1835. He was a member of the

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(3rd D.) from 1837 until his death, sitting in the 60th, 61st and

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Death and burial

He died on April 4, 1839, and was buried at the Old Delhi Cemetery,

Family

State Senator

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was his brother.

Sources

''The American Biographical Sketch Book''
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