Paul B. Johnson Sr.

American judge (1880-1943)

Paul Burney Johnson Sr. (March 23, 1880 – December 26, 1943) was an American lawyer, judge, and politician. He was a United States Representative from Mississippi, 1919–1923, and Governor of Mississippi, 1940–1943. His son, Paul B. Johnson Jr., later became the Governor of Mississippi. He was a Democrat.

Paul B. Johnson Sr.
46th Governor of Mississippi
In office
January 16, 1940 – December 26, 1943
Lieutenant GovernorDennis Murphree
Preceded byHugh L. White
Succeeded byDennis Murphree
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Mississippi's 6th district
In office
March 4, 1919 – March 3, 1923
Preceded byPat Harrison
Succeeded byT. Webber Wilson
Personal details
BornMarch 23, 1880
Hillsboro, Mississippi
DiedDecember 26, 1943
Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Corinne Venable
Professionlawyer