JOHNSON, Edward C.

JOHNSON, WELBY, PEERE

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Date: 7/9/2009 at 18:07:06

HISTORY OF
Cherokee County
IOWA
VOLUME II
ILLUSTRATED
CHICAGO
THE S. J. CLARKE PUBLISHING COMPANY
1914
by Thomas McCulla

EDWARD C. JOHNSON.

Edward C. Johnson, operating one hundred and twenty acres of fine land just adjoining the townsite of Aurelia and known as one of the most progressive and able farmers of this vicinity, was born in Sweden in 1869. He is a son of Claus and Louisa Johnson, natives of Sweden, the former of whom came to America in 1871, being joined six years later by his family. They settled in Pitcher township, Cherokee county, this state, and the father purchased eighty acres of land on section 4, operating this until his death in 1897. His wife survives him and has reached the age of eighty. To their union were born six children: Ada, the widow of Peter Welby, of Waterloo; Andrew, a merchant in Calhoun county, Iowa; Hannah, who died in Aurelia at the age of twentythree; Edward C., of this review; Elmer, of Sioux City, Iowa; and Mary, the wife of Frank A. Peere, of Aurelia.

Edward C. Johnson came to America with his mother in 1877 and settled immediately upon his fathers farm in Pitcher township. He grew to manhood here and from an early age assisted in the development and operation of the property, upon which he still makes his home. After the death of his father his mother added forty acres to the place, and this tract Mr. Johnson has placed in a high state of cultivation. The land is located on section 4 and is well improved in every particular, reflecting the owners careful supervision and able management. In addition to this farm Mr. Johnson and his mother own an attractive, modern home in Aurelia.

Mr. Johnson is a member of the Lutheran church and is a thirtysecond degree Mason, belonging to the lodge, chapter, commandery and shrine. He is identified also with the Knights of Pythias and gives his political allegiance to the republican party. His life has been a busy, useful and active one, and his success is indicated in the fact that his farm is one of the most valuable and productive properties in the county.