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Blue Lodge, York Rite, Scottish Rite and Shrine bodies of the Masons. His chief recreations are golfing and fishing,
His marriage to Laura Melvine Huyck occurred at Grand Island, June 15, 1915. Mrs. Johnson, whose ancestry is Scotch and Dutch, was born at Grand Island, March 9, 1892. They have two children: Earle George, born August 2, 1917; and Beatrice Elizabeth, born February 16, 1920.
Dr. Johnson is a Republican, and since his college days when he was president of the Republican Club at Wesleyan University has taken an active part in political affairs in his community. Residence: Grand Island.
Edith Keeler Johnson
One of Nebraska's pioneer citizens and leaders is Edith Keeler Johnson who was born at Medina, New York, July 22, 1870. Her father, John Keeler, who was a farmer and a Civil War soldier, was born in England, January 20, 1834, and died in Platte County, Nebraska, June 17, 1914. Her mother, Mary E. (Bacon) Keeler, who was a milliner, was born at Ridgeway, New York, July 8, 1844, of English parents, and died at Wattsville, Nebraska, February 17, 1815 (sic).
Mrs. Johnson attended rural schools in Platte County and from 1889 to 1894 was a teacher in country schools near Monroe. Since 1926 she has been precinct assessor of Lost Creek Township, and has taken an active part in various community affairs. She is a member of the Monroe Union Church and holds membership in the Women's Missionary Society and the Ladies Aid Society of that organization. She was prominent in Red Cross work and Liberty loan drives during the World War.
Her marriage to Erick M. Johnson occurred at Wattsville, Nebraska, March 7, 1894. They have the following children: Lewis H., born July 8, 1898, who married Elsie Pearson; Stella May, born July 14, 1900, who married Fred A. Hobbensiefken; Fred Raymond, born April 2, 1902, who married Anna Pearson; Benjamin Wright, born September 9, 1904; Roy William, born September 27, 1907; who married Lorena Hoare; and Frank Leonard, born August 17, 1910. Four of the children are farmers, one a salesman, and one a practical nurse. Residence: Monroe.
Elmer Johnson
A lifetime resident of Nebraska, Elmer Johnson was born in Sweden, June 3, 1872, the son of Andrew and Elna Johnson. His faher (sic), who came to Saunders County in 1880, was born in Sweden, in February, 1847, and died at Omaha, in 1929.
Mr. Johnson is in the clothing business at Wahoo, Nebraska. He is a member of the Nebraskana Society, the Independent Order of the Odd Fellows, and the Knights of Pythias. He is a Republican.
He is married to Harriet Isobel Lattin, daughter of J. W. and Martha Rider Lattin. She was born at Omaha, August 23, 1873, and attended College at Yankton, South Dakota. She is a Presbyterian. Residence: Wahoo.
Elsie Daisy Johnson
Born at Syracuse, Nebraska, September 19, 1897, Elsie Daisy Johnson is the daughter of David Delmore and Myrtle Rhoda (Miller) Duncan. Her father, who was formerly junior captain of the Omaha Fire Department, was born in Olin County, Iowa, May 30, 1867, and is now retired; his paternal great-grandfather came to this country from Scotland. Her mother, whose family was prominent in religious affairs in Nebraska during pioneer days, was born at Syracuse, Nebraska, July 13, 1878.
Mrs. Johnson attended Brown Park School at Omaha, Nebraska, was graduated from South High School in 1916, and was a student at the University of Omaha for two summer sessions. She received a first grade county certificate, with honors, in 1916. She has taught the following schools: Glen, Nebraska, 1916 ; Whitney, 1916-18, Chandler School at South Omaha, 1919-21. At this time she is a homemaker and a leader in social and civic affairs at Page, Nebraska.
She has served as vice president and president of the Parent Teachers Association, has been a member of the Women's Christian Temperance Union for five years acting as chairman of the Scientific Temperance Instruction Department at Page, and was a director of the latter organization for several years. She is vitally interested in the mental, moral, and social development of children, and devotes most of her time to the care of her family. She engaged in the sale of thrift stamps and was active in Red Cross work during the late war.
Mrs. Johnson was married June 23, 1920, at West Point, Nebraska, to Clay Harold Johnson. Mr. Johnson, who is a farmer, was born at Brunswick, Nebraska, December 13, 1893, the son of pioneer Nerbaska (sic) parents and the grandson of the first county superintendent of schools in Antelope County. Their children are: Clay Harold, Jr., born September 2, 1923; Roy Duncan, born September 11, 1925; and Phyllis Myrtle, born April 11, 1927. Residence: Page.
Frank Johnson
Frank Johnson, general merchant at North Loup since 1901, was born at Newton, Iowa, December 27, 1873, son of Robert and Mary Elizabeth (Watson) Johnson.
The father was born at Penn Yan, New York, June 24, 1837, and died at North Loup, in January, 1915. He was a farmer and livestock shipper and breeder, who served as county supervisor of Valley County. His parents died when he was a child; his ancestors came to America before the Revolutionary War. His wife, Mary Elizabeth Watson, was born in Greenwich, New York, December 19, 1836, and died at North Loup, in March, 1921. She was a pioneer, who came to Chicago by boat and lived in Illinois and Iowa for a time. She settled in Nebraska about 1880, and reared a large family. Her parents died when she was a small child. She was distantly related to Secretary Seward.
Frank Johnson attended country school and the Grand Island Business College. A farmer's son, he worked for George E. Johnson in a grain, coal and implement business from 1896 until 1901. He has since been in the merchandise business. He is the director of the Loup Valley Independent Telephone Company at the present time.
On October 12, 1898, he was married to Grace Purdum at Burwell, Nebraska. She was born at Rockport Missouri, August 1, 1876, a descendant of the Calverts of Colonial times, and of Judge Purdum. She was a teacher before her marriage. They have one daughter, Thelma born October 16, 1906, who was married to Howard W. Hamilton. She was graduated from North Loup High School, and was a student at Nebraska Wesleyan University for three years where she was a member of Alpha Kappa Delta. She taught in high school prior to her marriage. Her husband is principal at the high school at Geneva at the present time.
Mr. Johnson has been elected three times as a member of the county board of supervisors. For many years he has been a member of the board of education. During the late war he was chairman for the sale of
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war saving stamps of his local district. He is a member of the North Loup Methodist Episcopal Church, the Red Cross, the Masons, the Odd Fellows, the Parent Teachers Association and the board of education of which he is now treasurer. Residence: North Loop.
Frank Bruce Johnson
Frank B. Johnson was born at Rensselaer, Indiana, December 5, 1864. His father, George Madison Johnson, a farmer and educator, was a teacher for over 50 years and served as county superintendent of public schools for several years. He was born at Terre Haute, Indiana, December 28, 1830, and was descended from English ancestors who came to America early in the history of the country and settled in Tennessee. He died at Wilsonville, Nebraska, July 30, 1904.
Anna Eliza Johnson, his mother, was deescended (sic) from English ancestors who settled in Kentucky several generations ago. She was born at Lost River, Orange County, Indiana, December 28, 1837, and died at Wilsonville, February 8, 1908.
Dr. Johnson has lived in Nebraska for 47 years and for over 35 years has been a practicing physician in this state. He was graduated from the Rensselaer High School, June, 1884, and in 1894 he was graduated from Keokuk Medical College with the degree M. D. He took postgraduate work at Chicago Polyclinic in 1901. He was admitted to the practice of medicine at Wilsonville, April, 1894. He has been a farmer, teacher, and is now engaged in the general practice of medicine at Lincoln.
His marriage to Cora Bell Austin was solemnized at Wilsonville, December 18, 1895. Mrs. Johnson was born at Dwight, Livingston County, Illinois, April 8, 1875. Her ancestors were English settlers in Rhode Island in the early days. Two children were born to this union: Clarence B., born September 21, 1896; who is a dentist; and George S., born September 10, 1899, who is a physician.
Dr. Johnson is a member of the Lancaster County Medical Association; the Nebraska State Medical Association; and the American Medical Association. He is a member of the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce, the Knife and Fork Club, and the Lincoln Young Men's Christian Association. He is a member of the Modern Woodmen of America; and the Masons, Shrine. His sport is golfing. He is a member of the Westminster Presbyterian Church. He is a Republican. Residence: Lincoln.
Frank McKinley Johnson
Frank McKinley Johnson, lawyer and insurance executive, was born at Seward, Nebraska, June 11, 1896, son of Louis Norton and Sarah Ellen (Stine) Johnson. Louis N. Johnson, born at Liberty, Illinois, May 11, 1850, died at Cozad, Nebraska, April 19, 1923. A pioneer in both Seward and Dawson Counties, he was a prominent farmer for many years, active in Republican politics, and after retiring from the farm was a member of the Cozad city council. He was of Irish and Pennsylvania Dutch descent. Sarah Ellen Stine was born in Metamora, Illinois, March 22, 1854, of German and Pennsylvania Dutch descent. She is living.
Educated in country school and the public school at Cozad, Frank McKinley Johnson was graduated from Cozad High School in 1912, where he earned letters in football, basketball, baseball and track. He was a member of the freshman football team at the University of Nebraska, where he received his Bachelor of Laws degree in 1925. While still in college he was delegate to the Republican national convention at Cleveland in 1924, and from 1927 to 1929 was secretary to Governor McMullen.
Mr. Johnson was reared on a farm, and after graduation worked as an apprentice at the depot of the Union Pacific Railroad. For a time he worked on a farm, later resuming his course at the university. In 1926 he opened a law office in. Lexington, leaving a few months later to become the governor's secretary, after which he re-established himself in the practice of law, at Lexington where he maintains his law office. He is vice president and counsel of the American States Life Insurance Company of Lincoln.
On August 31, 1930, he was married to Arvilla Melissa Johnson at Lincoln. Mrs. Johnson, who is of Revolutionary ancestry of Irish and Pennsylvania Dutch extraction, was born at Surprise, Nebraska, December 1, 1901.
Mr. Johnson is a member of the Nebraska State, the Western Nebraska and the Dawson County Bar Associations. He is a Scottish Rite Mason and member of the Shrine, a member of the Red Cross, Chamber of Commerce, Kiwanis Club and the Lexington Country Club. A lover of football, baseball, track and hunting, his hobbies are really reading and looking after farm lands. He is a lover of nature. Recently Mr. Johnson was made a life member of The Nebraskana Society. Residence: Lexington.
Frank P. Johnson
Frank P. Johnson, lawyer, was born at Valley, Nebraska, November 22, 1879, son of Charles Truman and Hannah Jane (Maus) Johnson. His ancestry is German and English, his family having come to America about 1700, settling in Pennsylvania.
Mr. Johnson attended the public schools of Nebraska, Fremont Normal School, and the University of Nebraska from which he received his Bachelor of Laws degree in 1910.
On June 22, 1904, he was married to Lora Cordelia Peters at Minatare. She was born at Madison, Nebraska, October 4, 1885. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson have two children, Charles T., born October 3, 1906; and Mabel Mary, born May 7, 1905, who married John T. Boatwright.
An independent and progressive Republican, Mr. Johnson takes an active interest in politics and has served as county superintendent of schools of Scotts Bluff County. During the years 1917-18 he was a member of the Council of Defense, and at the present time is a member of the Red Cross and the Methodist Episcopal Church. He enjoys golf, billiards, and football. Residence: Scottsbluff.
Frank W. Johnson
Since 1894 Frank W. Johnson has been engaged in the practice of medicine at Fullerton. He was born at Blue Earth, Minnesota, December 18, 1867, the son of Cyrus F. and Triphena (Cutting) Johnson. His father, who was a circuit rider and millwright, was born in England in 1798 and died and was buried in Cloud County, Kansas in 1870.
At the age of three years Dr. Johnson removed from Blue Earth to Cloud County, Kansas, where he lived with his family until 18874 (sic), when they removed to Hamilton County, Nebraska, residing at Lone Tree. They remained there until 1880, then moving to Fullerton, where Dr. Johnson has since resided.
Dr. Johnson was graduated from the Fullerton High School in 1890 and received his medical degree from Omaha Medical College in 1894. He has served as a mem- (sic) of the insanity commission since 1896, has been county health officer, a member of the city council, the firemen's association, and has been local surgeon for the Union Pacific Railroad. He is a member of the Old Timers Club, of the U. P. B. A., is city physician, and during the World War was a member of the local draft board.
He is married to Maude C. Matheson who was born of Scotch parentage at Hopkinton, Iowa, January 6, 1876.
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Mrs. Johnson is the organizer of the Fullerton Puiblic (sic) Library, which was erected in 1913 and served as librarian until 1918. Dr. Johnson is a staunch Republican and a member of the Nebraskana Society. Residence: Fullerton.
Fred O. Johnson
Fred G. Johnson was born in Saline county, Nebraska, October 16, 1876. His father, Charles Johnson, was born in Sweden and died at Dorchester, Saline county, Nebraska, November 24, 1916. Descended from Swedish ancestors who came to America in 1850, he was a farmer and stock raiser and took an active part in the Civil War.
Mr. Johnson's mother, Jane Aurelia (Butler) Johnson was born in Wisconsin, December 3, 1850, and died at Dorchester, Nebraska, November 8, 1906. She was of Dutch and Irish descent.
A Republican, Mr. Johnson was a member of the state legislature, 1907-08; 1917-18; the state senate, 1919-20; lieutenant governor, 1923-24. He was elected to congress 1928. He has engaged in general real estate and law business for twenty-five years and has owned and operated ranches for about the same time.
On November 15, 1906 he was married to L. Maude Bridgman. Mrs. Johnson, whose ancestors were New Englanders, was born at Fairmont, Nebraska, February 18, 1881.
He was graduated from the Nebraska State University College of Law, in 1903 and was admitted to practice at Lincoln, on June 11, 1903. At the present time he engaged in the practice of law at Hastings.
Mr. Johnson is a member of the First Methodist Episcopal Church, American Automobile Association and the Young Men's Christian Association at Hastings. While in Congress, Mr. Johnson served as ranking new member on the irrigation and reclamation committee and was also a member of committees on patents and claims. Residence: Hastings.
George Edward Johnson
George Edward Johnson, lawyer, was born at St. Joseph, Missouri, November 9, 1905, son of George Edward and Minnie Ruby (Adams) Johnson. The father, a civil and electrical engineer, was born at Wymore, Nebraska, March 16, 1885 of English Canadian ancestry. He is manager of the Empire Bridge Company at this time. His wife, Minnie, was born at Neosho Rapids, Kansas, December 28, 1881, of English and Holland Dutch descent, and died in Denver County, Colorado, April 1, 1930.
George Edward Johnson attended the grade schools of Sabetha, Kansas and Falls City, Nebraska, and in 1920 was graduated from Elllott Grade School at Lincoln, Nebraska. He was graduated from the high school at Superior, Nebraska, and in 1929 received the Bachelor of Laws degree at the University of Nebraska where he was graduated with the honor magna cum laude. While at the university Mr. Johnson was a member of the debating team, served as secretary of his graduating class, and held membership in Delta Sigma Rho, Order of the Coif, Phi Gamma Delta and Phi Delta Phi.
Since his admission to the bar in June, 1929, he has been associated with the law firm of Root, Clark & Buckner in New York City. He is secretary of the Lincoln School of Aviation.
On January 6, 1930, his marriage to Betty Durisek was solemnized at West New York, New Jersey. Mrs. Johnson was born at Richfield Springs, New York, August 26, 1912. They have one son, George Edward, born September 27, 1931.
Mr. Johnson is affiliated with Westminster Presbyterian Church of Lincoln. His hobbies are radio, physics, and public speaking. Residence: New York.
George Robert Johnson
Born at Funk, Nebraska, December 31, 1885, George Robert Johnson is the son of Alfred and Louise (Hogerson) Johnson. His father, who was a pioneer farmer in Nebraska, was born in the province of Smalund, Sweden, January 6, 1851, and died at Funk, December 21, 1890. Louise (Hogerson) Johnson, one of the outstanding homebuilders of Nebraska, was born in Smalund, June 1, 1851, and died at Funk, June 9, 1909.
Mr. Johnson was a student at Bethany College, 1906-08, and attended Fremont College of Pharmacy, 1912-13, where he served as president of the senior class and engaged in semiprofessional baseball. He was a farmer near Funk for over 25 years, served as a drug clerk for a period of four years at Salida, Colorado, was assistant cashier of the First State Bank at Bertrand, Nebraska, for two years, and for the past 16 years has owned and managed his own drug store at Bertrand.
He holds membership in the Nebraska Pharmaceutical Association, the Bertrand Golf Club, and the Community Club, of which he is president at this time. He holds membership in the Scottish Rite and Shrine bodies of the Masons. Mr. Johnson's chief recreations are golfing, fishing, and hunting.
On October 6, 1920, he was united in marriage with Grace McKee at Rayan, Nebraska. Mrs. Johnson, who was formerly a superintendent of schools, at Bertrand, was born of Scotch and Irish parentage at Fairfax, Missouri, January 13, 1893, the daughter of Jacob and Jeannette Elizabeth (Sellers) McKee. They have one son, George H., born December 20, 1925. Residence: Bertrand. (Photograph in Album).
Gus Johnson
Gus Johnson, postmaster at Ceresco, since 1927, was born in Sweden, March 30, 1884, and came to Nebraska at the age of two years. He is the son of Carl A. and Matilda (Erickson) Johnson, the former of whom was born at Smaland, Sweden, April 2, 1855, and came to the United States in 1886. He was a farmer until his death at Shickley, July 29, 1922. His wife, Matilda, was born in Smaland, May 23, 1857, and is living.
Mr. Johnson completed his common school education in 1900, and attended the International Law and Business Institute at Minneapolis in 1911. From 1907-10, he was manager of a grain station for the Updike Grain Company, and was auditor for them during 1910-11. From 1911-20 he was bookkeeper and assistant cashier of the State Bank of Ceresco, and from 1911-26, was city clerk of Ceresco. During the years 1921-25, he was manager of the Latta Grain and Lumber Company, and in 1926, was engaged in the insurance and loan business. Since 1927 he has been postmaster. He is a Republican.
On February 24, 1909, he was united in marriage to Lottie E. Gibbs at Lincoln. Mrs. Johnson, who is of English descent, was born at Ceresco, August 29, 1886. They have three children, Eunice, born September 6, 1911; Sylvia, born January 30, 1915, and Zelpha, born November 27, 1924.
Mr. Johnson is an outstanding citizen of his community, and takes an active part in civic and educational work. He participated in all Liberty loan drives, and was awarded special recognition in the Victory loan drive. He was also registrar of the local board for Saunders County. He is affiliated with the Red Cross and was president of the local advisory board of the Nebraska Children's Home Society, 1927. He has been a director of the Board of Education of Ceresco Schools since 1919, and a member' of the board of directors of Luther College at Wahoo, since 1930. He is a Mason, Modern Woodman and mem-
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ber of the Eastern Star, as well as Commercial Club and The Nebraskana Society. His church is the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Ceresco. Residence: Ceresco. (Photograph in Album).
Harry Hanson Johnson
Harry Hanson Johnson, bank executive, manufacturer, and a leader in the business world of Nebraska, has been a continuous resident of this state for over 37 years. He was born at Lenox, Iowa, May 15, 1875, the son of Manander Matt Johnson and Charlotte (Ellis) Johnson. His father, who was born in Ohio in 1853, and died at Idaho Springs, Colorado, January 15, 1912, was an engineer, inventor, and manufacturer; he was of Holland Dutch and French descent. His mother was born of Irish parents in Pennsylvania, 1831, and is still living.
Mr. Johnson has been a miner, farmer, and stockraiser, and is today successful as a manufacturer. He is known to Nebraskans as the owner and announcer for radio station KMMJ at Clay Center where he is president of the M. M. Johnson Company and of the Harry Johnson Company. He is serving as vice president of the Commercial State Bank of Clay Center at the present time, and takes an active part in community affairs.
He holds membership in the Nebraska State Historical Society, the Nebraskana Society, Clay Center Chamber of Commerce of which he was president for 12 years, and the First Congregational Church of Clay Center. His fraternal organizations include: Masons; Independent Order of Odd Fellows; and Modern Woodmen of America. Mr. Johnson is the author of various poultry articles and lectures on poultry, including The Radio Visitor. His hobby is livestock farming.
On October 27, 1902, his marriage to Lula Inez Holcombe was solemnized at Harlan, Iowa. Mrs. Johnson, who was born at Panama, Iowa, October 24, 1883, is a musician and is prominent in welfare and social activities in Clay County where she served as county chairman of the Red Cross. She is of Irish and German descent. Two children were born to this marriage: Dent K., July 1, 1903, who died October 11, 1931; and Manander M., June 21, 1908.
Mr. Johnson served as chairman of the Council of Defense during the World War, was a member of the draft board, and was prominent in county drives for the sale of Liberty bonds. Residence: Clay Center.
Herman Frank Johnson
Herman F. Johnson, orthopedic surgeon of Omaha, was born at Hall, Montana, January 8, 1897, the son of Frank and Sarah (Faulk) Johnson.
Dr. Johnson received his M. D. degree at the University of Iowa in 1922 where he was a member of Nu Sigma Nu, Alpha Omega Alpha and Sigma Xi. He was admitted to the practice of his profession in Nebraska in 1924. He is the author of several articles on bone and joint surgery. He is a member of the teaching orthopedic staff at the University of Nebraska, College of Medicine. His hospital appointments include the Clarkson, Methodist, Covenant Immanuel, Lord Lister, and Douglas County Hospitals in Omaha. He is the junior member of the firm Doctors Lord Schrock & Johnson. He is a member of the American Legion, having served in the Medical Corps during the World War.
He holds membership in the American College of Surgeons, American Medical Association, The Nebraska State Medical Society. He is a member of the Red Cross and the Nebraskana Society. He is a Republican.
On September 14, 1921, he married Maude Petersen at Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Mrs. Johnson was born at Mount Auburn, Iowa, August 27th, 1897. Her ancestry is German and Scotch. They have two children: Marjorie, born September 2, 1922, and Richard, born May, 1928. Residence: Omaha.
Irving Norton Johnson
Irving Norton Johnston, dentist at Broken Bow, Nebraska, was born at Sweetwater, Nebraska, October 22, 1901, the son of Julius and Ellen (Olson) Johnson. His father, a farmer and stockman, was born in Norway, August 28, 1856, and died at Sweetwater, September 23, 1913. He came to America in 1875, settling first in Minnesota and later in Nebraska. His mother was born in Norway, May 14, 1863, and came to Nebraska in 1882.
Dr. Johnson was graduated from the high school at Ravenna, Nebraska in 1918, and in 1923 received the D. D. S. degree at the University of Nebraska where he was a member in Delta Upsilon and Delta Sigma Delta. He has been engaged in the practice of dentistry at Broken Bow for the past 8 years, is a member of the American Dental Association, and holds membership in the Nebraska State Dental Society and the Bosworth Study Club. He is a member of the Lutheran Church. He is affiliated with the Emmet Crawford Lodge of the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons at Broken Bow and Horeb Chapter of the Royal Arch Masons.
On June 16, 1927, he was married to Helen Darlene Robb at Lincoln, Nebraska. Mrs. Johnson, who was a teacher and nurse, was born at Ong, Nebraska, December 1, 1903. Her great-great-grandfathers served in the Revolution. Residence: Broken Bow.
James Richard Johnson
James Richard Johnson, dean of McCook Junior College at McCook, Nebraska, was born on a farm near Kirksville, Missouri, May 30, 1898, son of William Lewis and Jennie Etella (Henry) Johnson.
William Lewis Johnson was born at Montrose, Iowa August 23, 1866, and died at Kirksvile, Missouri, April 17, 1928. He was a farmer whose father, John P. Johnson, was born in Vermont in 1828 of English descent. His mother, Mary Baggs, was born at Navoo, Illinois, 1832, and was of French Canadian descent.
Jennie, wife of William Lewis Johnson, was born in Adair County, Missouri, January 18, 1870. She resides at Lincoln, Nebraska. In her earlier years she was a rural school teacher. Her father, William Emory Henry a Methodist minister, was born in Philadelphia in 1813. His father came from Ireland. Her mother, Miranda Watts, was born in Ohio in 1843. Her mother's parents were named Van Horn and came from Holland. John Watts came from England.
James Richard Johnson received his elementary education in the rural schools of Adair County, Missouri, and was graduated from the Kirksville High School in 1917. There he was honored with letters in football, basketball and track, and also graduated with highest grades. He received the Bachelor of Science degree in education at Kirksville Teachers College in 1922; his Bachelor of Law degree from the American Extension University of Los Angeles in 1926; and his Masters degree from the University of Missouri the same year. During the summer of 1929 he was a student at the Uniniversity (sic) of Nebraska. While in college Mr. Johnson was a member of Kappa Delta Pi.
From 1921 until 1923 Mr. Johnson was principal of the Unionville, Missouri, High School. From 1923 until 1925 he was superintendent of schools at Granger, Missouri, and since 1926 has held the position of dean of McCook Junior College, the first public junior college in Nebraska. He assisted in the organization of this institution in the fall of 1926.
On May 15, 1921, he was married to Cecile Ethel Croson at Kirksville. Mrs. Johnson was born at Downing, Missouri, December 19, 1896, daughter of Don C. Croson who was born on a farm near Lancaster, Missouri, and Elizabeth Hall, a native of Lancaster, Mis-
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souri. They have two children, Barbara Ettella, born January 1, 1925; and James Richard, Jr., born May 16, 1927.
Mr. Johnson is a Democrat. From May 20, 1917 until June 26, 1919, he served in the United States Army in Company I, 34th Infantry, 7th Division, and was discharged with the rank of sergeant. He is a member of the American Legion and the United States Army Reserve Officers (2nd lieutenant Chemical Warfare Service). He is a member of the First Congregational Church of McCook, the Nebraska State Teachers Association (secretary district five, 1930) ; and the American Chemical Society. Since 1926 he has been a member of the McCook Chamber of Commerce. He served as president of the Kiwanis Club in 1931 and since 1930 has been a member of the McCook Public Library Board, serving as president during 1931-32. He is a Mason, a member of the Young Men's Christian Association, and the Red Cross; president of the Southwestern Nebraska School Men's Club, 1930-31, which was organized some time previous to 1913.
Mr. Johnson's favorite sports include hunting, fishing, handball, and volley-ball. Much of his leisure time is devoted to reading. He is a member of the Nebraskana Society and the Southwestern Nebraska Historical Society. Residence: McCook. (Photograph in Album).
James William Johnson
James William Johnson, son of Frank C. and Jane (Armstrong) Johnson, was born at Randolph, Iowa, December 26, 1878, and for 43 years has resided in Nebraska.
The father was born in Quebec, Canada, May 12, 1846, and was a banker in Omaha until his death in September, 1896. His wife, Jane, was born in County Fermanagh, Ireland, April 14, 1846, and died at Omaha, in April, 1915. In her youth she was a rural school teacher.
Mr. Johnson was graduated from Omaha High School in 1896. He was, successively, connected with the Omaha National Bank, the First National Bank of Omaha, the State Journal Company of Lincoln, the Hammond Printing Company of Fremont, Nebraska, S. D. Childs & Company of Chicago. He was later vice president of the Bank of Spearfish, South Dakota, and vice president of the American Bank at Sidney. Since 1920 he has been in the insurance and loan business by himself.
On December 20, 1911, Mr. Johnson was married to Helen Geneva Fowler at Deadwood, South Dakota. Mrs. Johnson was born at Rapid City, South Dakota, November 4, 1884. Her father was Irish and her mother of Pennsylvania Dutch descent. There are two children, Virginia F., born October 13, 1912, who is a sophomore at the University of Colorado and a member of Chi Omega, and who was a vocalist and salutatorian of her senior class at Sidney High School. Helen Jane, the second child, was born December 25, 1915.
For a period of 4 years Mr. Johnson was city treasurer of Sidney. He is a Republican. For four years he served as secretary of the Sidney Chamber of Commerce, and since 1925 he has been a member of the Rotary Club. He has served as sergeant-at-arms, a director, song leader, program chairman and now president. He is a 32nd degree Mason and a member of the Sidney Country Club. His hobby is music. Residence: Sidney.
Jennie Eliza Johnson
Jennie E. Johnson, distinguished in educational circles as a teacher of the blind, was born at Oakland, Burt County, Nebraska, January 1, 1880. Her father, Andrew Peter Johnson, a Civil War veteran and a shoe maker by trade, was born at Stockholm, Sweden, and died at Fremont, Dodge County, Nebraska, May, 1902. He came to this country at the age of 14.
Hannah Laura (Fleck) Johnson, her mother, was born at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, February 11, 1854, and died at Grand Island, Nebraska, November 19, 1930. She was a teacher before her marriage. Her father, who was a lieutenant in the army in the Civil War, was of French and German descent. Her mother's ancestry was Pennsylvania Dutch and French.
Miss Johnson was graduated from the Nebraska School for the Blind at Nebraska City in 1899. In 1900 she returned to the school for a postgraduate course. A lifetime resident of Nebraska, she has for many years engaged in educational activities at the Nebraska School for the Blind, and at the present is associated with that organization as primary teacher. She has taken an active interest in welfare and civic affairs in Nebraska City and is beloved in her community for her unusual service.
She is president of the Altrusa Club at Nebraska City, and is affiliated with the Methodist Church. She is a Republican. Residence: Nebraska City.
Jennie L. Johnson
Jennie L. Johnson, educator and clubwoman at Harvard, Nebraska, has lived in this state for the past 38 years. She was born at Vermont, Fulton County, Illinois, November 1, 1865, the daughter of Henry Lee and Mary Catherine (Kennedy) Coulter. Her father, who was a merchant and mayor of his city, was born at Wellsville, West Virginia, September 20, 1828, and died at Harvard, Nebraska, January 5, 1905. He was of Scotch-Irish descent. Her mother was born at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, October 11, 1830, and died at Table Grove, Illinois, March 25, 1870; her Irish ancestors were farmers.
Mrs. Johnson was graduated from the Bardolph High School and was a student at Macomb Normal School, Macomb, Illinois, where she was active in debating, dramatics, and music. She taught school for five years in Illinois and for eight years in Nebraska. During the late war Mrs. Johnson served as chairman of the local Red Cross chapter, was a four minute lecturer, and purchased Liberty bonds. She was president of the Woman's Relief Corps in 1915, 1926, and 1927.
On June 20, 1901, she was married to Will Forrest Johnson at Ong, Nebraska. Mr. Johnson, who was born at Tippecanoe, Ohio, February 3, 1863, is a retired farmer. Mrs. Johnson is a member of the Harvard Woman's Club, the Pleasant Hour Woman's Club, the Mite Society, the Degree of Honor Protective Association, Modern Brotherhood of America, and the W. R. C.. She is a member of and is exceptionally active in the Congregational Church of Harvard, and holds membership in the Nebraskana Society. Her hobbies are reading and club work. Residence: Harvard.
John F. Johnson
John F. Johnson, hardware merchant, was born at Brady, Nebraska, October 23, 1882, son of William A. and Catherine (Carroll) Johnson. William A. Johnson was born in Sweden, October 1, 1846, and came to America in 1865. He worked in Illinois and Iowa for about two years and in 1867 located in Lincoln County, Nebraska. There he was a cowboy and cook on ranches until 1885, when he began farming. He retired and moved to Brady about 1920, where he resided until his death on May 28, 1923. His wife, Catherine, was born in Maple Wood, Ohio, September 27, 1856, and died at Brady, February 2, 1926.
Mr. Johnson attended public school in Lincoln County, and on March 22, 1909, was married to Matilda Elizabeth Kratzenstein at Lexington. She was born at Brady, September 9, 1887, daughter of Gus and Carolyn (Schuck) Kratzenstein. Her father was born in Muhihausen, Germany, October 3, 1861, and in his early life was a cabinet maker. Later he was a farmer and afterward a merchant. He resides with his wife at Brady. Carolyn Schuck was born in Rintlen, Hessen, Germany, April 17, 1859, and is a member of the Metho-
