Thomas Johnson (Wisconsin politician) explained

Thomas Johnson (March 16, 1854 – January 26, 1933) was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.

Biography

Johnson was born in Norway on March 16, 1854. He moved with his parents to La Crosse County, Wisconsin in 1859. Johnson became a farmer, creamery company president and insurance company secretary.

A Lutheran, Johnson married Maria P. Hanson (1860–1950) on February 18, 1882.[1] [2] [3] They had seven children.[1] Johnson died on January 26, 1933.[4]

Political career

Johnson was elected to the Assembly in 1902 and 1904.[5] In addition, he was chairman (similar to mayor), assessor and clerk of the school board of Holland, La Crosse County, Wisconsin and chairman of the La Crosse County board of supervisors. He was a Republican.

Notes and References

  1. News: Celebrate Golden Wedding . The La Crosse Tribune . February 21, 1932 . La Crosse, WI . 2 . September 2, 2020 . Newspapers.com.
  2. News: Mrs. Johnson Dies in Holmen . The La Crosse Tribune . December 19, 1950 . La Crosse, WI . 1 . September 2, 2020 . Newspapers.com.
  3. Book: Biographical History of La Crosse, Trempealeau and Buffalo Counties, Wisconsin.. Chicago. The Lewis Publishing Company. 1892. 580-581. Thomas Johnson+Wisconsin+Norway+La Crosse.. 2018-05-13.
  4. News: Thomas Johnson . The La Crosse Tribune . January 28, 1933 . La Crosse, WI . 7 . September 2, 2020 . Newspapers.com.
  5. Book: The Blue Book of the State of Wisconsin. Madison. Democrat Printing Co.. 1905. 1103. 2018-05-13.

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