Background
Johnson, Robert Wilson was born on May 29, 1888 in Ashley, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of John W. and Elizabeth (Griffith) Johnson.
Johnson, Robert Wilson was born on May 29, 1888 in Ashley, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of John W. and Elizabeth (Griffith) Johnson.
Graduate Ashley High School, 1906. Graduate student Wilkes-Barre (Pennsylvania) High School, 1905-1907.
With Wilkes-Barre Record since 1905, city editor, 1911-1930, managing editor, 1930-1938, editor, since 1938. Editor Wilkes-Barre Record-Almanac and Yearbrook. Vice president Wilkes-Barre Public Company.
Vice-president, director North End State Bank, Wilkes-Barre, 1926-1930.
Vice-chairman Luzerne County Republican Committee, 1923, publicity director, 1920-1929. Guest lecturer Wilkes College.
Chairman Community Service Committee Office of Price Administration. Member, president Harveys Lake Protective Association 1947-1950. Member Associate Press Managing Editors Association, Pennsylvania Society of New York, Wyoming History and Geological Society, Pennsylvania Society Newspaper Editors, American Newspaper Publications Association.
Board directors Wyoming Valley United Fund.
Trustee Wyoming Valley Community Chest. Board directors Hospital Service Association North.E. Pennsylvania.
Member American Society Newspaper. Mason (Shiner).; Clubs: Irem Temple Country (Dallas, Pennsylvania).
Married Margaret Hitchler, September 4, 1920.