Joseph F. Johnston

Joseph Forney Johnston (March 23, 1843 August 8, 1913) was an American Democratic politician and businessman who was the 30th governor of Alabama from 1896 to 1900. He later served in the United States Senate from August 6, 1907, to his death on August 8, 1913. As a senator, he was chair of the U.S. Senate Committee to Establish a University of the United States.

Joseph F. Johnston
United States Senator
from Alabama
In office
August 6, 1907  August 8, 1913
Preceded byEdmund Pettus
Succeeded byFrancis S. White
30th Governor of Alabama
In office
December 1, 1896  December 1, 1900
Preceded byWilliam C. Oates
Succeeded byWilliam J. Samford
Personal details
Born(1843-03-23)March 23, 1843
Lincoln County, North Carolina, US
DiedAugust 8, 1913(1913-08-08) (aged 70)
Washington, D.C., US
Resting placeElmwood Cemetery, Birmingham, Alabama
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseTheresa Virginia Hooper
ChildrenWilliam Hooper Johnston
Edward Douglas Johnston
Forney Johnston
Military service
Allegiance Confederate States of America
Branch/service Confederate States Army
Rank Captain
Unit 12th North Carolina Infantry
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War
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