Jed Johnson (Oklahoma politician)

Jed Joseph Johnson, Sr. (July 31, 1888 – May 8, 1963) was an American attorney, politician, and jurist who served as a United States representative from Oklahoma and a judge of the United States Customs Court.

Jed Johnson
Johnson as an Oklahoma State Senator, 1921
Judge of the United States Customs Court
In office
June 25, 1947  May 8, 1963
Appointed byHarry S. Truman
Preceded byWilliam John Keefe
Succeeded byJames Lopez Watson
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Oklahoma's 6th district
In office
March 4, 1927  January 3, 1947
Preceded byElmer Thomas
Succeeded byToby Morris
Member of the Oklahoma Senate
In office
1920–1927
Personal details
Born
Jed Joseph Johnson

(1888-07-31)July 31, 1888
Ellis County, Texas, U.S.
DiedMay 8, 1963(1963-05-08) (aged 74)
New York City, New York, U.S.
Resting placeRose Hill Cemetery
Chickasha, Oklahoma
35°1′54″N 97°56′45″W
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseBeatrice Luginbyhl
Children4, including Jed Jr.
EducationUniversity of Oklahoma (LLB)
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