Dewey M. Johnson
Member of the Florida Senate
In office
1951–1967 (6th district)
In office
1941–1943 (9th district)
Personal details
Born(1907-08-06)August 6, 1907
Quincy, Florida, U.S.
DiedDecember 12, 1986(1986-12-12) (aged 79)
Gadsden County, Florida, U.S.
Political partyDemocrat
SpouseMargie Kimbrough
Residence(s)Quincy, Florida
OccupationLawyer

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]

References

  1. Cash, W.T. (1938). The Story of Florida. Vol. 3. American historical society, Incorporated. Retrieved October 10, 2016.
  2. Florida. State Road Dept; Florida Highway Patrol (1951). Florida Highways. Vol. 19. J.E.Robinson. Retrieved October 10, 2016.
  3. "Florida Senators". uflib.ufl.edu. Retrieved September 21, 2014.
  4. Ward, Robert L. / Florida House of Representatives (2011). "Membership of the Florida House of Representatives by County, 1845-2012" (PDF). Retrieved December 11, 2011.


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