Historical Profile
Josiah Johnston is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Josiah Johnston
Former U.S. Senator for Louisiana
Biography
Josiah Johnston (died 1833) was an American politician who represented Louisiana in the United States Senate from January 1824 to May 1833, during the 18th–23rd Congresses. Johnston served as an Adams Republican. Johnston died in office on May 19, 1833.
Key Information
- Full Name: Josiah Stoddard Johnston
- Died: May 19, 1833
- Term Started: December 5, 1831
- Term Ended: May 19, 1833
- Senate Class: Class III
Service History
- Jan 15, 1824 – Dec 5, 1825 18th–19th Congresses Adams Republican Louisiana
- Dec 5, 1825 – Dec 5, 1831 19th–22nd Congresses Adams Republican Louisiana
- Dec 5, 1831 – May 19, 1833 22nd–23rd Congresses Unknown Louisiana
Service dates from the official U.S. Senate historical roster. For senators who changed party affiliation during their service, the party shown for each period is approximate.
Current Senators from Louisiana
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Johnston's service:
- Henry Johnson (LA) 1824–1833
- Charles Bouligny (LA) 1824–1829
- Edward Livingston (LA) 1829–1831
- George Waggaman (LA) 1831–1833