John Telemachus Johnson
John T. Johnson | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Kentucky's 5th district | |
| In office March 4, 1823 – March 3, 1825 | |
| Preceded by | Anthony New |
| Succeeded by | James Johnson |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Kentucky's 3rd district | |
| In office March 4, 1821 – March 3, 1823 | |
| Preceded by | William Brown |
| Succeeded by | Henry Clay |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 5, 1788 Scott County, Kentucky |
| Died | December 17, 1856 (aged 68) Lexington, Missouri |
| Resting place | Lexington Cemetery |
| Political party | Democratic-Republican Democrat |
| Relatives | Richard Mentor Johnson (brother) James Johnson (brother) Robert Ward Johnson (nephew) |
| Alma mater | Transylvania University |
| Profession | Lawyer, Minister |
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| Military service | |
| Battles/wars | War of 1812 |
John Telemachus Johnson (October 5, 1788 – December 17, 1856) was a minister in the Christian Church, an attorney, and a politician, elected as U.S. Representative from Kentucky. His older brothers, also politicians, included James Johnson and Richard M. Johnson, who served as Vice President under Martin Van Buren; he was the uncle of Robert Ward Johnson, also a politician.