Born in West Virginia, in 1832, and came to Iowa when he was twenty years of age. He settled near Albia, Monroe County. Then in September, 1869, he came to Montgomery County. He at one time during the war enlisted in the army of the United States but was not mustered into service. Mr. Johnson has an elegant farm of 300 acres. He has been a feeder and shipper of cattle for a number of years, and has now a herd of over 200 head. He has been twice elected county treasurer over a strong opposition ticket. He has one year yet of his second term to serve. He is a member of the order of Odd Fellows. Mr. Johnson was married September 27, 1857, to Miss Caroline Funkhouser, a native of Ohio. They are both members of the Methodist Protestant church. They have eight children living, five sons and three daughters.