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History of Warren County New JerseySelect a City, Town, Village or Township: Our database does not include an historic photo for Warren County New Jersey, do you have one you would like to contribute? Contact Us! 15% - 35% off all Products ยป The Ready Store Biographies:Biography of Philip Johnson Philip Johnson, representative, was born in Warren county, N.J., Jan. 17, 1818. His grandfather was a Revolutionary soldier. He removed with his father to Mount Bethel, Pa., in 1839, and was a student at Lafayette college, 1842-44. paying his tuition by teaching penmanship. He taught in a planter's family in Mississippi, 1844-46; studied at Union Law school, Easton, Pa., 1846-48, and was admitted to the bar in 1848. He was clerk of the court of quarter sessions, 1848-53; representative in the state legislature, 1853-54; chairman of the Democratic state convention, 1857; a commissioner of revenue, 1859; representative in the 37th, 38th and 39th congresses, 1861-67; and a delegate to the Democratic national convention of Aug. 29, 1864, at Chicago, Ill. He received the degree of A.M. from Lafayette in 1866. He died in Washington, D.C., in 1867. Local History and Genealogy Links: |
New Jersey Facts: Warren County Facts: Seat: BelvidereEstablished: 1824 Formed from: Sussex
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