Cave Johnson

United States Representative (1793-1866)

Cave Johnson (January 11, 1793 – November 23, 1866) was a United States Congressman from Tennessee. He was from the Democratic Party.

Cave Johnson
12th United States Postmaster General[1]
In office
March 6, 1845[1] – March 4, 1849
Preceded byCharles A. Wickliffe
Succeeded byJacob Collamer
Personal details
Born(1793-01-11)January 11, 1793[1]
Robertson County, Tennessee, U.S.
DiedNovember 23, 1866(1866-11-23) (aged 73)[1]
Clarksville, Tennessee, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic[1]
Spouse(s)Elizabeth Dortch Brunson
Alma materCumberland College[1]
ProfessionPolitician[1]

References

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  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 John, Pinheiro. "Cave Johnson (1845–1849): Postmaster General". American President: An Online Reference Resource. University of Virginia. Retrieved 15 December 2010.