William Johnson
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Arts and Entertainment
- William Allen JohnsonWilliam Allen JohnsonWilliam Allen Johnson of Westfield, Massachusetts, USA, was a builder of pipe organs during the later half of the nineteenth century....
(1816–1901), organ builder, Johnson Organs - William Gary Johnson (1879–1949), called Bunk JohnsonBunk JohnsonWillie Gary "Bunk" Johnson was a prominent early New Orleans jazz trumpet player in the early years of the 20th century who enjoyed a revived career in the 1940s....
, American jazz musician - William H. Johnson (painter) (1901–1970), African-American painter of the Harlem Renaissance
- William Henry Johnson, called Zip Johnson, circus entertainer
- William Johnson (actor)William Johnson (actor)William Johnson was an American actor of the stage and screen.-Biography:Born in Baltimore, Johnson began his career as a child actor on the stage. He made his Broadway debut at the age of 8 as Gaffe in the 1924 play Shipwrecked. He returned to Broadway in 1926 to portray the Hangman in Rudolf...
(1916–1957), American actor
Politics
- William Johnson (MP of Bedford) (by 1513–1558)
- William A. Johnson, Jr.William A. Johnson, Jr.William A. "Bill" Johnson, Jr. was the first African-American elected mayor of the City of Rochester, New York. Elected in November 1993, Johnson was the 64th mayor of the city and was re-elected in 1997 and 2001...
, mayor of Rochester, New York - William Cost JohnsonWilliam Cost JohnsonWilliam Cost Johnson was an American politician.Johnson was born near Jefferson, Maryland, and studied law. He was admitted to the bar in 1831 and commenced practice in Jefferson...
, (1806–1860), Maryland Congressman - William Daniel JohnsonWilliam Daniel JohnsonWilliam Daniel Johnson is a longtime American attorney and white nationalist activist.-Background:Johnson graduated from Brigham Young University where he majored in Japanese and later served as a Mormon missionary in Japan....
, American white nationalist, attorney, and perennial candidate - William Elliot Johnson (1862–1932), Australian politician
- Sir William Johnson, 1st BaronetSir William Johnson, 1st BaronetSir William Johnson, 1st Baronet was an Anglo-Irish official of the British Empire. As a young man, Johnson came to the Province of New York to manage an estate purchased by his uncle, Admiral Peter Warren, which was located amidst the Mohawk, one of the Six Nations of the Iroquois League...
(1715–1774), Founder and Baron of Tryon County, NY. - William E. JohnsonWilliam E. JohnsonWilliam Eugene "Pussyfoot" Johnson was an American Prohibition advocate and law enforcement officer. In pursuit of his campaign to outlaw intoxicating beverages, he openly admitted to drinking liquor, bribery, and lying...
(1862–1950), American temperance movement leader - William J. JohnsonWilliam J. JohnsonWilliam J. Johnson was a New York State businessman and politician.-Early life and entry into politics:...
, (1821–1875), New York State Senator and Civil War colonel - Sir William Moore Johnson, 1st BaronetSir William Moore Johnson, 1st BaronetRt Hon Sir William Moore Johnson, 1st Baronet KC was an Irish barrister and judge.He was the son of Rev. William Johnson, chancellor of the Diocese of Cloyne. He was educated at Dublin University, entered Lincoln's Inn in 1849, and was called to the Irish bar four years later...
- William Paul JohnsonWilliam Paul JohnsonWilliam Paul Johnson is a United States federal judge.Born in Roanoke, Virginia, Johnson received a B.A. from Virginia Military Institute in 1981 and a J.D. from Washington and Lee University in 1985. He was in the United States Army Reserve from 1981 to 1990. He was in private practice in...
(born 1959), U.S. federal judge - William Richard JohnsonWilliam Richard JohnsonWilliam Richard Johnson was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Rock Island, Illinois, Johnson moved with his parents to Freeport, Illinois, in 1879....
(1875–1938) Illinois Congressman - William Samuel JohnsonWilliam Samuel JohnsonWilliam Samuel Johnson was an early American statesman who was notable for signing the United States Constitution, for representing Connecticut in the United States Senate, and for serving as president of Columbia University.-Early career:...
(1727–1819), United States Founding Father - William Johnson (Australian politician)William Johnson (Australian politician)William James Johnson was an Australian politician and soldier.Born in Yass, New South Wales, he received a primary education before becoming a coachbuilder. He was involved in local politics as a member of Auburn Council. In 1910, he was elected to the Australian House of Representatives as the...
(1871–1916), Australian politician - William Ward JohnsonWilliam Ward JohnsonWilliam Ward Johnson was a U.S. Representative from California.Born in Brighton, Washington County, Iowa, Johnson attended the public schools at Brighton and at Twin Falls, Idaho, and the University of California at Berkeley in 1913 and 1914.He was graduated from the law school of the University...
(1892–1963), U.S. Representative from California
Military
- Captain William JohnsonCaptain William JohnsonCaptain William Johnson was born in Chirnside, Scotland on September 19, 1784. He was a second lieutenant on HMS Blake and retired with the title of Captain. When he entered the Navy in 1801 he dropped the "t" and "e" from his last name which was previously Johnstone.He later founded the town of...
, (1784–1851), Scottish Naval Captain - Sir William Johnson, 1st BaronetSir William Johnson, 1st BaronetSir William Johnson, 1st Baronet was an Anglo-Irish official of the British Empire. As a young man, Johnson came to the Province of New York to manage an estate purchased by his uncle, Admiral Peter Warren, which was located amidst the Mohawk, one of the Six Nations of the Iroquois League...
(1715–1774), Major General in the British forces during the French and Indian War. - William Henry JohnsonWilliam Henry JohnsonWilliam Henry Johnson VC was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces....
, (1890–1945), English recipient of the Victoria Cross - William Johnson (Medal of Honor recipient)William Johnson (Medal of Honor recipient)William Johnson was a United States Navy sailor and a recipient of America's highest military decoration, the Medal of Honor.-Biography:Willian Johnson was born in 1855 on Saint Vincent island in the West Indies....
(1855–1903), American recipient of the Medal of Honor
Religion
- William Bullein JohnsonWilliam Bullein JohnsonWilliam Bullein Johnson was one of the founders of the South Carolina State Baptist Convention in 1821, and later was the first president of the Southern Baptist Convention from 1845 to 1851.- Early years :...
, (1782-1862), First President of the Southern Baptist Convention - William Percival JohnsonWilliam Percival JohnsonWilliam Percival Johnson was an Anglican missionary to Nyasaland. He translated the Bible into Chinyanja, which was published in 1912. He died at Liuli on what is today the Tanzanian side of Lake Malawi in 1928.-References:...
, (1854-1928), Anglican missionary, translator of the Bible into Chinyanja.
Scholars
- William Johnson CoryWilliam Johnson CoryWilliam Johnson Cory , born William Johnson, was an educator and poet, born at Torrington, and educated at Eton, where he was afterwards a renowned master, nicknamed Tute by his pupils...
(1823–1892), English educator and Uranian poet - William Ernest JohnsonWilliam Ernest JohnsonWilliam Ernest Johnson was a British logician mainly remembered for his Logic , in 3 volumes....
(1858–1931), British logician - William Frederick JohnsonWilliam Frederick JohnsonWilliam Frederick Johnson was an Irish naturalist primarily interested in Entomology.-Biography:He was born in Travancore, India, where he spent his youth. A genial and kindly clergyman,he published over 100 papers each on Lepidoptera, sixty or so on Hymenoptera and smaller numbers on each of ten...
, (1852–1934), Irish naturalist - William Johnson (author)William Johnson (author)William Johnson, CM is a Canadian academic, journalist and author.Johnson's mother was francophone and his father anglophone and Johnson himself speaks both English and French...
(born 1931), Canadian journalist and author
Scientists
- William Summer JohnsonWilliam Summer JohnsonWilliam Summer Johnson was an American chemist and teacher. From 1940 to 1958, Dr. Johnson was an instructor and then professor at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. In 1958, he moved to Stanford University in California where he spent the remainder of his scientific career...
(1913–1995), American chemist - William Michael (Mike) Johnson (technologist)
Law & Business
- William Johnson (judge)William Johnson (judge)William Johnson was a state legislator and judge in South Carolina, and an Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court from 1804 to his death in 1834.-Youth and early career:...
(1771–1834), Justice of the United States Supreme Court - William R. JohnsonWilliam R. JohnsonWilliam R. Johnson is president, CEO and chairman of H. J. Heinz. He worked at Drackett as an assistant product manager for Behold furniture polish, starting at $13,000 a year...
, chairman, president, and chief executive officer of the H. J. Heinz Company
Sport
- William C. Skinny JohnsonSkinny JohnsonWilliam C. "Skinny" Johnson was a well-known American basketball player during the 1930s. As a 6-4 center Johnson was among the tallest players of his time. The Oklahoma City native attended the University of Kansas , where he was a three-year letterwinner under coach Phog Allen...
(1911–1980), American basketball player - William Julius Johnson (1899–1989), called Judy JohnsonJudy JohnsonWilliam Julius "Judy" Johnson was an American third baseman in Negro league baseball.Johnson was born in Snow Hill, Maryland. Although his father wanted him to be a boxer, Johnson, who was 5 ft 11 in and only 150 lb , was far better suited for a career in baseball...
, American baseball player - William Johnson (cricketer)William Johnson (cricketer)William James Johnson was a wine and spirit grocer and keen cricketer who played one first-class match for Victoria in 1924–25. He was later a selector of the Australian Test team....
(1884–1941), Australian cricketer - Hootie Johnson, full name William Johnson, (born 1931), American golfer
- William Johnson (handballer)William Johnson (handballer)William Johnson is an American former handball player who competed in the 1976 Summer Olympics.He was born in New York City....
, American Olympic handball player - William Johnson (rugby league)William Johnson (rugby league)William "Bill" Johnson is a former professional rugby league footballer of the 1930s who at representative level has played for Wales, and at club level for Huddersfield.-International honours:...
, rugby league footballer of the 1930s for Wales, and Huddersfield - William Johnson (cricketer, born 1962)William Johnson (cricketer, born 1962)William Robert Johnson is a former English cricketer. Johnson was a right-handed batsman who played primarily as a wicketkeeper. He was born at Iserlohn, West Germany....
(1962-), English cricketer
Barbers
- William Johnson (barber)William Johnson (barber)William T. Johnson was a free African American barber, who lived in Natchez, Mississippi.Johnson was born into slavery, but his slaveholder emancipated him in 1820. His mother Amy was freed in 1814 and his sister Adelia in 1818. He trained with his brother-in-law James Miller as a barber, and...
, successful free African American barber - William H. JohnsonWilliam H. JohnsonWilliam H. Johnson, was a free African-American, and the personal valet of Abraham Lincoln. Having first met Lincoln in Springfield, Illinois, he accompanied the President-Elect to Washington, D.C.. Once there, he was employed in various jobs, part time as President's valet and barber, and as a...
, President Abraham Lincoln's barber and valet
See also
First name variations:- Billy Johnson (disambiguation)
- Bill Johnson (disambiguation)
- Will Johnson (disambiguation)
- Willie Johnson (disambiguation)
- List of people with surname Johnson
Surname variations
- William Johnston (disambiguation)
- William Johnstone (disambiguation)William Johnstone (disambiguation)William Johnstone may refer to:*William Johnstone, 1st Marquess of Annandale , Scottish nobleman*Sir William Pulteney, 5th Baronet , born William Johnstone, Scottish Member of Parliament...
- William Jonsson, Canadian politician activist
Other:
- William R. Johnson ColiseumWilliam R. Johnson ColiseumWilliam R. Johnson Coliseum is a 7,203-seat multi-purpose arena in Nacogdoches, Texas. It is home to the Stephen F. Austin State University Lumberjacks basketball team and the Ladyjacks basketball and volleyball team. Built in 1974, the coliseum seats 7,203. Two NCAA Women's Midwest Regional games...