Johnson, Rollin G.
House 1925-30 (District 43); House 1935-42 (District 43)
Party when first elected: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Counties Served:
Washington
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
11/11/1893
Birth Place:
Forest Lake, Minnesota
Birth County:
Washington
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
12/31/1986
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected):
Forest Lake
Occupation (when first elected):
Practicing Law
EDUCATION
Forest Lake High School; Secondary; Graduate
St. Paul College of Law; Law Degree; 1916
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
Military:
United States Armed Forces (World War I, Military Aviator/Flight Instructor);
191? to 191?
State Attorney General Staff:
Minnesota Office of the Attorney General;
192? to 1925
State Agency:
Minnesota Department of Administration (Commissioner);
194? to 19??
[Appointed]
State Board/Commission/Council:
Minnesota Railroad and Warehouse Commission (Commissioner, He was First Appointed, Then Elected);
1943 to 1952
[Appointed]
Judge:
Washington County, Minnesota (District Court Judge);
1953 to 1965
[Appointed]
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Amelia
Children:
Three children: Elwood (son); Margaret Jean, and Roberta (daughters)
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
He moved to San Jose, California around 1985.
His obituary referred to him as a "former state IR state representative." (Star Tribune, January 11, 1987)
He died in San Jose, California. His funeral was held in San Jose, California. He was buried in the Forest Lake Cemetery of Pioneers.
Elected: 11/5/1940
Residence: Forest Lake
Term of Office: 1/7/1941 to 1/4/1943
Counties Represented:
Washington
Occupation: Practicing Law
Party:
Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Party Notes: His obituary referred to him as a "former state IR state representative." (Star Tribune, January 11, 1987)
Committees:
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General Legislation
-
Judiciary
-
Rules
-
Taxes (Chair)
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Temperance and Liquor Control
Elected: 11/8/1938
Residence: Forest Lake
Term of Office: 1/3/1939 to 1/6/1941
Counties Represented:
Washington
Occupation: Practicing Law
Party:
Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Party Notes: His obituary referred to him as a "former state IR state representative." (Star Tribune, January 11, 1987)
Committees:
-
Civil Administration
-
General Legislation
-
Judiciary
-
Rules
-
Taxes and Tax Laws (Chair)
Elected: 11/3/1936
Residence: Forest Lake
Term of Office: 1/5/1937 to 1/2/1939
Counties Represented:
Washington
Occupation: Practicing Law
Party:
Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Party Notes: His obituary referred to him as a "former state IR state representative." (Star Tribune, January 11, 1987)
Committees:
-
Game and Fish
-
General Legislation
-
Judiciary
-
Public Welfare and Social Legislation
-
Reforestation
-
State Prison
-
Towns and Counties
-
Workmens Compensation
Elected: 11/6/1934
Residence: Forest Lake
Term of Office: 1/8/1935 to 1/4/1937
Counties Represented:
Washington
Occupation: Practicing Law
Party:
Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Party Notes: His obituary referred to him as a "former state IR state representative." (Star Tribune, January 11, 1987)
Committees:
-
Commercial Transportation
-
Game and Fish
-
General Legislation
-
Judiciary
-
Public Welfare (Chair)
-
Rules
-
Taxes and Tax Laws
-
Temperance and Liquor Control
Elected: 11/6/1928
Residence: Forest Lake
Term of Office: 1/8/1929 to 1/5/1931
Counties Represented:
Washington
Occupation: Practicing Law
Party:
Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Party Notes: His obituary referred to him as a "former state IR state representative." (Star Tribune, January 11, 1987)
Committees:
-
Appropriations
-
Education
-
General Legislation
-
Judiciary
-
Reforestation (Chair)
-
Taxes and Tax Laws
Elected: 11/2/1926
Residence: Forest Lake
Term of Office: 1/4/1927 to 1/7/1929
Counties Represented:
Washington
Occupation: Practicing Law
Party:
Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Party Notes: His obituary referred to him as a "former state IR state representative." (Star Tribune, January 11, 1987)
Committees:
-
Appropriations
-
Crime Prevention
-
Education
-
General Legislation
-
Judiciary
-
Reforestation (Chair)
-
Taxes and Tax Laws
Elected: 11/4/1924
Residence: Forest Lake
Term of Office: 1/6/1925 to 1/3/1927
Counties Represented:
Washington
Occupation: Practicing Law
Party:
Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Party Notes: His obituary referred to him as a "former state IR state representative." (Star Tribune, January 11, 1987)
Committees:
-
Education
-
General Legislation
-
Judiciary
-
Public Health and Hospitals
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State Prison
-
Taxes and Tax Laws