Dewey M. Johnson Explained

Dewey M. Johnson
Office:Member of the Florida Senate
Term:1951–1967 (6th district)
Term2:1941–1943 (9th district)
Birth Date:6 August 1907
Birth Place:Quincy, Florida, U.S.
Death Place:Gadsden County, Florida, U.S.
Party:Democrat
Occupation:Lawyer
Spouse:Margie Kimbrough
Residence:Quincy, Florida

Dewey Macon "Nick" Johnson (April 6, 1907  - December 12, 1986) was an American politician in the state of Florida and a Democrat.

Johnson was born in Quincy, Florida in 1907 and attended schooling there.[1] He later attended the University of Florida where he earned a law degree.[2] He served in the Florida State Senate from 1941 to 1943 (9th district) and from 1951 to 1967 (6th district). In the 1967, session, he served as President of the Senate.[3] Johnson also served in the Florida House of Representatives, having been elected in 1939, 1945, 1947 and 1949.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Book: The Story of Florida. Cash, W.T.. 1938. 3. American historical society, Incorporated. October 10, 2016.
  2. Book: Florida Highways. Florida. State Road Dept. Florida Highway Patrol. 1951. 19. J.E.Robinson. October 10, 2016.
  3. Web site: Florida Senators . https://web.archive.org/web/20140702175749/http://www.uflib.ufl.edu/fefdl/florida/Senate18452001.html . 2014-07-02 . September 21, 2014 . uflib.ufl.edu.
  4. Web site: Ward, Robert L. / Florida House of Representatives . 2011 . Membership of the Florida House of Representatives by County, 1845-2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20111101162849/https://www.myfloridahouse.gov/FileStores/Web/HouseContent/Approved/Public%20Guide/Uploads/Documents/house_counties_final.pdf . 2011-11-01 . December 11, 2011 .