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Benjamin Johnson

Former judge · U.S. District Court for the District of Arkansas

Benjamin Johnson served on the U.S. District Court for the District of Arkansas. Appointed by Andrew Jackson and confirmed Jun 29, 1836.

Appointed by
Andrew Jackson
Confirmed
Jun 29, 1836
Born
1784

Appointments

  • Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of ArkansasAndrew Jackson · Jun 29, 1836 – Oct 2, 1849

Education

  • Read law

Career

Private practice, Georgetown, Kentucky; Planter, Scott County, Kentucky; Judge, Kentucky Circuit Court

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From the Federal Judicial Center’s biographical directory of federal judges.

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Capitol Receipts, “Judge Benjamin Johnson, District Court for the District of Arkansas,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/judge/j1382821/benjamin-johnson (accessed 2026-10-13).

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