Willard Arnold Johnson Explained

Willard Arnold Johnson
Birth Date:28 August 1862
State Senate1:Texas
District1:29th
Term Start1:January 10, 1911
Term End1:January 14, 1919
Predecessor1:John Warren Veale
Successor1:William Stephen Bell
Office2:25th Lieutenant Governor of Texas
Governor2:William P. Hobby
Term Start2:January 21, 1919
Term End2:January 18, 1921
Predecessor2:William P. Hobby
Successor2:Lynch Davidson
Party:Democratic
Alma Mater:University of Texas

Willard Arnold Johnson (August 28, 1862 – May 5, 1923) was an American politician. He served as lieutenant governor of Texas and as a member for the 29th district of the Texas Senate.[1]

Life and career

Johnson attended the University of Texas studying political science and journalism.[2]

In 1911, Johnson was elected to represent 29th district of the Texas Senate, serving until 1919, when Johnson was elected to the Texas lieutenant governorship,[3] serving under Governor William P. Hobby. He served until 1921,[4] when he was succeeded by Lynch Davidson.

Johnson died in May 1923, at the age of 60.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Willard Arnold Johnson. Legislative Reference Library of Texas. December 16, 2022.
  2. Web site: Johnson, W. A. (1862–1923). H. Allen. Anderson. Texas State Historical Association. December 16, 2022.
  3. Web site: Lieutenant Governors of Texas. Texas State Library and Archives Commission. December 16, 2022.
  4. Web site: Presiding Officers of the Texas Legislature: 1846-2016. Legislative Reference Library of Texas. 2016. December 16, 2022.