City: Memphis
JOHNSON, Joseph Samuel, U.S. marshall; born near Huntingdon, Tenn., June 1, 1872; Scotch-Irish descent; son of Joseph A. and Mary Catherine (McLeod) JOHNSON; father’s occupation, farmer, teacher, sheriff of Carroll Co., Tenn. (60’s), and U.S. Deputy Collector, etc.; graduated from Southern Normal University, Huntingdon, Tenn. B.S., July, 1899; in early life was a teacher in country schools and County Court Clerk of Carroll Co., Tenn.; married Kitty MITCHELL, Nov. 16, 1904; member of Royal Arch Masons, Maccabees and Y.M.C.A.; Republican; appointed U.S. marshal West Tenn., 1910; member of Republican State Committee, 1906-1910, and Chairman of Co. Committee, 1906-1908; member of Baptist church.
