Background
Johnson, John Davis was born on April 19, 1844 in Belleville, Illinois, United States. Son of Henry and Elvira (Fouke) Johnson.
Johnson, John Davis was born on April 19, 1844 in Belleville, Illinois, United States. Son of Henry and Elvira (Fouke) Johnson.
Educated Public school, Belleville, Illinois, to 1856, McKendree College, 1856-1860. Served in Civ. War as private and non-commissioned officer Battery F, 2d Illinois Artillery, 1862-1863, later First lieutenant 38th Missouri Infantry.
2d, July 5, 1893, Lizzie Kemp Dudgeon (died October 8, 1895). 3d, February 22, 1897, Annie McIntire. After close of Civ. War employed as clerk in quartermaster’s department, Saint Louis, 1865-1866.
Deputy company marshal, 1866-1867.
Deputy clerk Saint Louis Court of Criminal Correction, 1868-1870. Studied law, admitted to bar, 1870.
Began practice, February 1, 1871. Now member of law firm Johnson, Allen & Richards.
Delaware Universal Congress Lawyers and Jurists, 1904.
Director Mexican Central Railway Limited company.
Member Saint Louis Bar Association, Saint Louis Law library association, Loyal Legion, G.A.R. Club: Saint Louis. Residence: 4628 Morgan Saint
Married 1st, October 28, 1864, Hannah L. Loomis (died February 11, 1887).