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Charles "Chas." Johnson

House 1872 (District 33)

Party when first elected:  Not Available

Counties Served:  Carver

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1833
Birth Place:
Birth County:
Birth Country: Sweden
Date of Death:
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names: Chas.
Alternate Spelling of Last Name: Johnton
City of Residence (when first elected): Carver
Occupation (when first elected): Carpenter

EDUCATION

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse: Married
Children:
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

GENERAL NOTES

Toensing lists his last name as Johnson. The Minnesota Legislative Manual, 1872 lists both Johnson and Johnton.

He came to Minnesota in 1855.

Total Days Served: 371

SESSIONS SERVED

14th Legislative Session (1872)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/2/1872
Body: House
District: 33
Elected: 11/7/1871
Residence: Carver
Term of Office: 1/2/1872 to 1/6/1873
Oath Date: 1/2/1872
Counties Represented: Carver
Occupation: Carpenter
Party: Not Available
Committees:
  • Agriculture and Manufactures
  • Indian Affairs
Session Notes: From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.