Paul B. Johnson Sr.
Paul B. Johnson Sr. | |
|---|---|
| 46th Governor of Mississippi | |
| In office January 16, 1940 – December 26, 1943 | |
| Lieutenant | Dennis Murphree |
| Preceded by | Hugh L. White |
| Succeeded by | Dennis Murphree |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Mississippi's 6th district | |
| In office March 4, 1919 – March 3, 1923 | |
| Preceded by | Pat Harrison |
| Succeeded by | T. Webber Wilson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Paul Burney Johnson March 23, 1880 Hillsboro, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Died | December 26, 1943 (aged 63) Hattiesburg, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Corinne Venable |
| Relations | Pete Johnson (grandson) |
| Children | Paul B. Johnson Jr. |
| Profession | Lawyer |
Paul Burney Johnson Sr. (March 23, 1880 – December 26, 1943) was an American attorney, judge, and politician, serving as United States Representative from Mississippi, 1919–1923, and as Governor of Mississippi, 1940–1943.