Background
Erickson, John E. was born on March 14, 1863 in Stoughton, Wisconsin, United States. Son of E. and Olene Alma Erickson.
Erickson, John E. was born on March 14, 1863 in Stoughton, Wisconsin, United States. Son of E. and Olene Alma Erickson.
Bachelor of Arts, Washburn College, 1890.
Bar, 1891; moved to Montana, 1894. County attorney, Teton County, 3 terms, 1897-1903. District judge 11th Judicial District of Montana, 1904-1915.
Practiced at Kalispell. Montana, 1916-1925; delegate Democratic National Convention, San Francisco, 1920. Chairman Democratic State Central Committee, Montana, 1920-1924.
Governor of Montana, 2 terms, 1925-1933. Appointed United States senator, March 14, 1933, to fill vacancy caused by death of Honorary T. J. Walsh, serving until November 6, 1934.
Married Grace Vance, 1898. Children: Vance B., Ellen D., John C.