About Joseph Johnson
Lived 1871 – 1942 (aged 70). Joseph Johnson was an American accountant.
Joseph H. Johnson Jr. (June 16, 1871 – March 7, 1942) was an American state official. He was New York City Fire Commissioner from 1911 to 1913. He was chief of the New York City Transit Authority. By 1918 he was deputy New York City Comptroller. He served as chief of the New York Public Service Commission in 1921.
Johnson later was Chief of the Transit Bureau of the Public Service Commission.
Johnson died at his Atlanta, Georgia, home on March 7, 1942.
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Who was Joseph Johnson?
American state official
When was Joseph Johnson born?
Joseph Johnson was born on 16 June 1871 in Griffin.
When did Joseph Johnson die?
Joseph Johnson died on 7 March 1942 in Atlanta.
What was Joseph Johnson's occupation?
Joseph Johnson was an accountant.
What nationality was Joseph Johnson?
Joseph Johnson was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Joseph Johnson (FDNY Commissioner)
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