Raymond E. Johnson

JOHNSON, RYAN

Posted By: S. Ferrall (email)
Date: 12/22/2003 at 11:04:19

JOHNSON, Raymond E. --Treasurer of State, was born in Wilton Junction, Muscatine county, Iowa, March 26, 1886. Son of Silas L. and Nellie E. Johnson. Moved to Muscatine in 1894 and graduated from public schools there. Appointed deputy treasurer of Muscatine county January, 1908, and in January, 1910, was appointed county treasurer to fill vacancy. He served as treasurer of Muscatine county for five terms and resigned February 1, 1920, to accept the position of secretary of the state executive cuncil. Elected treasurer of state in November, 1924. Married May 22, 1907, to Edna I. Ryan of Muscatine, Iowa. Has one son, Charles S. and one daughter, Janet. A republican in politics.

-source: Iowa Official Register, 1927-1928; Biographies of Executive branch