Background
Johnson was born on November 29, 1813 in Buckland, Massachusetts.
Johnson was born on November 29, 1813 in Buckland, Massachusetts.
On October 24, 1838, Johnson married Abigail Clark. They would have six children. Johnson died on September 6, 1900 in Greenfield, Wisconsin.
In the 1878 general election, Johnson ran as a Republican and would finish tied for first place with the Democratic candidate, Michael J. Egan, ahead of two others
A special election between Johnson and Egan was ordered by Governor William East. Smith.