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'Gov. Joseph Johnson was one of the distinguished self made men in the early days of Virginia. He was born in New York in 1785. Moved to Bridgeport 1801. Mr. Johnson was a Captain in War of 1812. He spent 22 years in the State Legislature and 12 years in Congress, was appointed Governor in 1851. Later elected, being the first governor of Virginia elected by popular vote. He died in 1877 at Bridgeport at the age of 92 years.'

Former Home of Governor Joseph Johnson, Bridgeport, W. Va.

Identifier:
032608
Collection Number:
Tetrick Collection (originally)
Title:
Former Home of Governor Joseph Johnson, Bridgeport, W. Va.
Description:
'Gov. Joseph Johnson was one of the distinguished self made men in the early days of Virginia. He was born in New York in 1785. Moved to Bridgeport 1801. Mr. Johnson was a Captain in War of 1812. He spent 22 years in the State Legislature and 12 years in Congress, was appointed Governor in 1851. Later elected, being the first governor of Virginia elected by popular vote. He died in 1877 at Bridgeport at the age of 92 years.'
Acquisition Method:
Acquired
Medium:
print
Projects:
West Virginia History OnView