About Benjamin F. Johns
Lived 1830 – 1907 (aged 77). Benjamin F. Johns was an American military officer and lawyer.
Benjamin Franklin Johns (March 9, 1830 - December 31, 1907) was an American Democratic politician and lawyer. He was the Speaker of the Mississippi House of Representatives from 1880 to 1882.
Early life and career Benjamin Franklin Johns was born in Amite County, Mississippi, on March 9, 1830. He was the eldest of the six surviving children of William F. Johns (1802-1882) and Rachel (Courtney) Johns (1807-1883). He was re-assigned to the Army of Tennessee, during which time he was eventually promoted to the rank of colonel. Johns was re-elected to the House in 1879 for the 1880-1882 term. During this term, Johns was elected to be the House's Speaker. In 1887, Johns moved his law practice to Gloster, Mississippi.
Johns died suddenly on December 31, 1907, in Gloster, Mississippi.
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Who was Benjamin F. Johns?
American lawyer
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Benjamin F. Johns was born on 9 March 1830 in Amite County, Mississippi.
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Benjamin F. Johns died on 31 December 1907 in Gloster, Mississippi.
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Benjamin F. Johns was a military officer and lawyer.
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Benjamin F. Johns was American.
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