John Telemachus Johnson

John T. Johnson
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Kentucky's 5th district
In office March 4, 1823 – March 3, 1825
Preceded by	Anthony New
Succeeded by	James Johnson
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Kentucky's 3rd district
In office March 4, 1821 – March 3, 1823
Preceded by	William Brown
Succeeded by	Henry Clay
Personal details
Born	(1788-10-05)October 5, 1788 Scott County, Kentucky
Died	December 17, 1856(1856-12-17) (aged 68) Lexington, Missouri
Resting place	Lexington Cemetery
Political party	Democratic-Republican Democrat
Relatives	Richard Mentor Johnson (brother) James Johnson (brother) Robert Ward Johnson (nephew)
Alma mater	Transylvania University
Profession	Lawyer, Minister
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Military service
Battles/wars	War of 1812

John Telemachus Johnson (October 5, 1788 – December 17, 1856) was a minister in the Christian Church, an attorney, and a politician, elected as U.S. Representative from Kentucky. His older brothers, also politicians, included James Johnson and Richard M. Johnson, who served as Vice President under Martin Van Buren; he was the uncle of Robert Ward Johnson, also a politician.