Background
Johnson, John Arthur was born on September 3, 1892 in Mankato, Minnesota, United States. Son of Swan Lundahl and Amanda Elizabeth (Johnson) Johnson.
livestock association executive
Johnson, John Arthur was born on September 3, 1892 in Mankato, Minnesota, United States. Son of Swan Lundahl and Amanda Elizabeth (Johnson) Johnson.
Student, University Minnesota, 1911; student, International Corresponding Schools, 1916-1917.
Assistant superintendent, Widell Company, Mankato, 1914-1920;
partner, secretary, treasurer, Georgia Lewis, Inc., Mankato, 1920-1935;
farmer, 1935-1951;
director, Center Livestock Association, St. Paul, 1941-1974;
president, Center Livestock Association, St. Paul, 1954-1973. Member Cottonwood County Farm Bureau, since 1935. Board directors Farmers Elevator Company, Darfur, Minnesota, 1939-1972, president, 1944-1972.
Chairman Upper Watonwan River Watershed, 1964-1973.
Treasurer Immanuel Hospital, Mankato, 1932-1945. Member Masons, Shriners, Lions.
Married Esther Elvira Stark, November 24, 1927.