Thomas Johnson (Wisconsin politician)

Thomas Johnson 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 would become a farmer, creamery company president and insurance company secretary.

A Lutheran, Johnson married Maria P. Hanson on February 18, 1882.[1] They would have at least four children.

Political career

Johnson was elected to the Assembly in 1902 and 1904.[2] Additionally, 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.

References

  1. ↑ Biographical History of La Crosse, Trempealeau and Buffalo Counties, Wisconsin. Chicago: The Lewis Publishing Company. 1892. pp. 580–581. Retrieved 2018-05-13.
  2. ↑ The Blue Book of the State of Wisconsin. Madison: Democrat Printing Co. 1905. p. 1103. Retrieved 2018-05-13.
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