George A. Johnson

George A. Johnson (1829–1894) was California Attorney General. Prior to that, he was Member of California State Assembly 1st District (1863) and served on the State Senate, 1883–87. He is famous for litigating against the railroad companies and forcing them to pay taxes.

George A. Johnson
15th Attorney General of California
In office
1887–1891
GovernorRobert Waterman
Preceded byEdward C. Marshall
Succeeded byWilliam H. H. Hart
Member of the California Senate
from the 1st district
In office
1883–1887
Personal details
Born1829
Maryland
Died1894 (aged 6465)
San Francisco, USA
NationalityAmerican
Legal offices
Preceded by
Edward C. Marshall
Attorney General of California
18871891
Succeeded by
William H. H. Hart


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