John E. Johnson (Brandon)

John E. Johnson (July 5, 1873 – March 24, 1951) was a carpenter who served as a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from Brandon, Wisconsin.

For others of a similar name, see John Johnson.

Biography

Johnson was born on July 5, 1873 in Alto, Wisconsin.[1] He attended high school in Brandon, Wisconsin. He was the father of the politician Lester Johnson.[2][3]

Career

Johnson was originally a member of the Assembly from 1916 to 1922.[4] He was again a member during the 1935 session. Other positions Johnson held include member of the County Board of Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin from 1932 to 1934 and of the Brandon Village Board (similar to city council). He was a Republican and a Progressive.

References
  1. Paul F. Hunter, ed. (1919). The Wisconsin Blue Book. Madison. p. 483.
  2. "Politics Splits the Legislature". Oshkosh Daily Northwestern. January 10, 1935. p. 2. Retrieved January 19, 2017 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. "BRF's Lester Johnson, New Congressman, Got Start with Dad and Elder La Follette". The La Crosse Tribune. December 6, 1953. p. 17. Retrieved January 18, 2017 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. "Members of the legislature". University of Wisconsin Digital Collection. Retrieved 2015-11-09.
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