Edward G. Johnson

MR. AND MRS. EDWARD G. JOHNSON

Edward G. Johnson, a resident farmer of Danville township whose home is on section 13, has spent almost his entire life in Worth county, although he was born near Willmar, Minnesota, on the 3d of February, 1877. He is a son of Martin S. and Frances (Myrtle) Johnson, the former a native of Norway, while the latter was born in Minnesota. The father came to the United States in young manhood and settled near Willmar, where he cultivated land, while later he removed to Danville township, Worth county, Iowa, and began the development of a rented farm. As his financial resources increased he made investment in property, becoming owner of the farm upon which Edward G. Johnson now resides. He purchased one hundred and sixty acres, to which he added as opportunity offered until within the boundaries of his farm were comprised three hundred and twenty acres. He continued to further develop and improve his land to the time of his death, which occurred in 1906. For a decade he had survived his wife, who passed away in 1896. His political endorsement was always given to the republican party and although not an -office seeker he was an earnest champion of its principles. His religious faith was that of the Lutheran church.

Edward G. Johnson spent his boyhood largely upon the home farm on which he yet resides and pursued his education in the local schools of Danville township. Through the summer months he assisted his father in the work of the farm, which he continued to further develop and improve after his father's death. He removed to the three hundred and twenty acre tract and lived thereon for three years, after which he returned to the old homestead, which he now owns and occupies. Everything about the place is indicative of his careful supervision and progressive methods. He has always devoted his time and energies to farming and he has ever kept in touch with the most advanced standards. Modern improvements and equipment are seen upon his place, including the best machinery and substantial buildings, and his crop production is indicative of his untiring industry.

In 1912 Mr. Johnson was united in marriage to Miss Hannah Hermanson, a daughter of Iver and Carrie (Nelson) Hermanson. Mrs. Johnson was born in Kensett township, Worth county, while her parents were natives of Norway. She has become the mother of two children, Maynard I. and Clarence M.

The family are members of the Norwegian Lutheran church and in political belief Mr. Johnson is a republican, having staunchly supported the party since age conferred t-upon him the right of franchise. Practically his entire life has been passed in Worth county and he has a wide acquaintance among the best people and is held in high esteem for his genuine worth, his business ability, his integrity and his enterprise.

Source: History of Mitchell and Worth Counties, Iowa, 1918, Vol. II, pages 450-453.

Transcribed by Gordon Felland, Nov. 25, 2006