Background
Johnson, Preston King was born on April 23, 1915 in Belleville, Illinois, United States. Son of Preston King and Celia Halsey (Alexander) Johnson.
Johnson, Preston King was born on April 23, 1915 in Belleville, Illinois, United States. Son of Preston King and Celia Halsey (Alexander) Johnson.
1 child, Preston King Junior Bachelor of Science, University Illinois, 1937, Juris Doctor, 1939.
Partner Johnson & Johnson, Belleville, since 1973, member, 1939—1955, Johnson, Johnson & Ducey, Belleville, 1955—1965, Johnson Johnson Ducey & Dixon, Belleville, 1965—1970, Johnson Ducey & Federation, Belleville, 1970—1973. Master in chancery Circuit Court 20th Judicial Circuit State Illinois, 1949—1951. City attorney City of Belleville, 1949—1972.
Director General Bank (National Association), Belleville. Served to lieutenant Judge Advocate General Corps United States Army, 1943-1945.
Member Johnson & Johnson, 1939-1955, Johnson, Johnson & Ducey, 1955-1965, Johnson Johnson Ducey & Dixon, 1965-1970, Johnson Ducey & Federation, 1970-1973 (allBelleville). Member Saint Clair County Board Suprs., 1941-1963. Served to Lieutenant Judge Advocate General Corps, Army of the United States, 1943-1945.
Member Illinois Bar Association (board directors 1956-1958), Phi Alpha Delta.
Club: Saint Clair Country (Belleville). Lodges: Rotary (president 1950-1951), Elks.
Married Ruth Helen Leunig, November 2, 1940. 1 child, Preston King Junior.