Alexander S. Johnson
Alexander S. Johnson | |
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From Volume I of 1912's History of Oneida County, New York from 1700 to the Present Time | |
| Judge of the United States Circuit Courts for the Second Circuit | |
| In office October 25, 1875 – January 26, 1878 | |
| Appointed by | Ulysses S. Grant |
| Preceded by | Lewis Bartholomew Woodruff |
| Succeeded by | Samuel Blatchford |
| Chief Judge of the New York Court of Appeals | |
| In office January 1, 1858 – December 31, 1859 | |
| Preceded by | Hiram Denio |
| Succeeded by | George F. Comstock |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Alexander Smith Johnson July 30, 1817 Utica, U.S. |
| Died | January 26, 1878 (aged 60) Nassau, The Bahamas |
| Resting place | Forest Hill Cemetery Utica, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic Republican |
| Education | Yale University read law |
Alexander Smith Johnson (July 30, 1817 – January 26, 1878) was a Judge and Chief Judge of the New York Court of Appeals and was a United States circuit judge of the United States Circuit Courts for the Second Circuit.
Johnson received a recess appointment from Ulysses Grant on October 25, 1875, to a seat vacated by Lewis Bartholomew Woodruff. Nominated on December 15, 1875; He was confirmed by the United States Senate on December 15, 1875, and received commission the same day. Johnson's service was terminated on January 26, 1878, due to death.