Nels G. Johnson

Background

Johnson, Nels G. was born on April 30, 1896 in Akranes, Iceland. Son of Gudbjartur and Gudrun (Olafsdottir) J., brought to the United States, 1900, naturalized, 1908.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, University North Dakota, 1924, Juris Doctor, 1926.

Career

Admitted to North Dakota bar, 1926, and since in general practice law, Towner. States attorney McHenry County, North Dakota, 1929-1937, 40-42. Attorney general North Dakota, 1945-1948.

Senior member of law firm Johnson and Rausch, 1948-1954.

Judge Supreme Court North Dakota, since 1954.

Achievements

• Nels G. Johnson has been listed as a reputable judge by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served with 82d Division, United States Army, World War I. Member Sons of Norway, Phi Beta Kappa, Delta Sigma Rho, Coif, Pi Rho Chirurgical

Connections

Married Ruth H. Hallenbeck. Children: George Magnus, Grace Margot.

Father:

Gudbjartur Johnson

Mother:

Gudrun (Olafsdottir) Johnson

Spouse:

Ruth H. Hallenbeck

child:

George Magnus Johnson

child:

Grace Margot Johnson