Background
Johnson, Ben B. was born on March 1, 1906 in Preston, Idaho, United States. Son of Julius and Marian (Jensen) Johnson.
Johnson, Ben B. was born on March 1, 1906 in Preston, Idaho, United States. Son of Julius and Marian (Jensen) Johnson.
Bachelor of Science in Economics, University Utah, 1929. Bachelor of Laws, University Utah, 1931. Postgraduate, Stanford University, 1935.
Prospective attorney Franklin County, Preston, 1937—1945. Private practice, since 1936.
Candidate United States Senate, 1944. Chairman Franklin County War Bond Doctor, 1941—1945. Agricultural adviser to presidential candidate Richard Nixon, 1960.
Member of Blue Key, Preston Chamber of Commerce (Grassman of Year 1964), United States Junior Chamber of C. (director Idaho chapter 1940, Distinguished Service award 1939), Idaho Chamber of Commerce (president 1939), Idaho Agricultural Council 1954-1955, Idaho Potato Producers Association 1953-1954, Prospective Attorneys (Idaho) 1941-1944, Delta Theta Phi.
Married Dorothy Abbott, August 10, 1935. Children: Steven A., Kent B., Ralph B., Jan J.