Background
Johnson, Edwin Carl was born on January 1, 1884 in Scandia, Kansas, United States. Son of Nels and Anna Belle (Lunn) Johnson.
Johnson, Edwin Carl was born on January 1, 1884 in Scandia, Kansas, United States. Son of Nels and Anna Belle (Lunn) Johnson.
Graduate Lincoln (Nebraska) High School, 1903.
Grace (Mistress Robert Howsam) and 1’ adopted daughter, Mistress Gladys Johnson Arrance. Began as railroad laborer, 1901. Successively telegrapher, train dispatcher, homesteader, manager farmers cooperative association.
Member Colorado Legislature, 4 terms, 1923-1931. Lieutenant governor of Colorado, 1931-1933. Governor, 2 terms, 1933-1937.
Member United States Senate, 1936-1948. Reelected, 1948, for another 6-year term.
Member Colo; member United States Senate, 1936-1948.
Spouse Fern C. Armitage, February 19, 1907.