Robert E. Johnson (New York politician)
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Robert E. Johnson (July 9, 1909 – December 1, 1995) was an American lawyer and politician from New York.
Life
He was born on July 9, 1909. He attended the public schools in Staten Island.[https://books.google.com/books?id=acUGAQAAIAAJ&q=red+book+robert+e+johnson+born+1909 New York Red Book] (1942; pg. 115)
Johnson was a member of the New York State Senate (24th D.) in 1941 and 1942.
He was again a member of the State Senate in 1947. In August 1947, he resigned his seat, and was appointed by Governor Thomas E. Dewey as District Attorney of Richmond County. In November 1947, Johnson ran to succeed himself, but was defeated by Democrat Herman Methfessel.[https://select.nytimes.com/gst/abstract.html?res=FB0A10F73E5A157B93C0A9178AD85F4C8485F9 PROSECUTOR TAKES OFFICE] in the New York Times on January 2, 1948 (subscription required)
Johnson died on December 1, 1995.[http://sortedbyname.com/pages/j103693.html "Robert E. Johnson"] at Social Security Info
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Category:Politicians from Staten Island
Category:Republican Party New York (state) state senators
Category:Richmond County district attorneys
Category:20th-century members of the New York State Legislature
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