Edward A. Johnson
Edward Austin Johnson | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New York State Assembly from the 19th district | |
| In office January 1, 1918 – December 31, 1918 | |
| Preceded by | Perry M. Armstrong |
| Succeeded by | Martin J. Healy |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 23, 1860 Wake County, North Carolina |
| Died | July 24, 1944 (aged 83) New York, New York |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Atlanta University (1883) Shaw University (1891) |
| Profession | Attorney, educator |
Edward Austin Johnson (November 23, 1860 – July 24, 1944) was an attorney who became the first African-American member of the New York state legislature when he was elected to the New York State Assembly in 1917.