Jeromus Johnson
Jeromus Johnson was an American merchant and politician from New York. From 1825 to 1829, he served two terms in the United States [House of Representatives|U.S. House of Representatives].
Life
He was the son of Maj. Barent Johnson and Anne Johnson. He attended the public schools, removed to New York City, and engaged in mercantile pursuits. In 1802, he married Mary Carpenter. He was a member of the New York State Assembly in 1822.Congress
Johnson was elected as a Jacksonian to the 19th [United States Congress|19th] and 20th United States Congresses, holding office from March 4, 1825, to March 3, 1829. He was Chairman of the Committee on Public Expenditures.Later career and death
On May 26, 1830, he was appointed an Appraiser of Merchandise for the Port of New York and served until 1840 when he retired from active business and removed to Goshen, the hometown of his wife.He was buried at a private cemetery on his estate in Goshen.