Page 265. Johnson, Samuel C., hardware and agricultural implements; born in Sweden, June 15, 1851; son of Karl and Kyrsting Peters (Doddar) Johnson; edu-
Page 266. cated in public schools of Sweden. Came to America, 1867, and began active career at Taylor’s Falls, Minn., as clerk in a drug store; drove stage, cooked in lumber camp; located in Rush City, 1872 and started drug store, which he operated for 23 years; added groceries and agricultural implements. Engaged in various lines of business and is at the head of firm of S. C. Johnson & Son; owner of the Rush City Brick Plant; vice president First National Bank. Member Minnesota Legislature, 1901; postmaster Rush City by appointment of President Harrison and for 5 years past, under President Roosevelt; also village president for 3 years and member of school board for 6 years. Republican. Lutheran. Royal Arch Mason, Knights Templar, Shriner; member A. O. U. W., Modern Samaritans. Married, at Rush City, Nov. 10, 1875, to Miss Mary A. Martell. Recreations: Trout fishing and checkers. Address: Rush City, Minn. (The Book of Minnesotans, A Biographical Dictionary of Leading Living Men of the State of Minnesota, A. N. Marquis & Company, Chicago, 1907)