James Johnson

James Johnson (died December 7, 1825) was a U.S. representative from Virginia. Prior to being a U.S. representative, he was a member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Isle of Wight County, Virginia.

Biography Born in Virginia, Johnson completed preparatory studies. He graduated from the College of William & Mary, in Williamsburg, Virginia, about 1795. He studied law, and was admitted to the bar and practiced in Williamsburg. He served as member of the Virginia House of Delegates representing Isle of Wight County, Virginia. 1797 to 1804, 1806, 1807, and 1809–1813.

Johnson was elected as a Democratic-Republican to the Thirteenth and to the three succeeding Congresses and served until his resignation on February 1, 1820 (March 4, 1813 – February 1, 1820). He was appointed collector of customs at Norfolk, February 1, 1820 and served until his death on December 7, 1825, in Norfolk, Virginia.