Charles G. Johnson
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Charles G. Johnson | |
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22nd Treasurer of California | |
In office January 9, 1923 – October 31, 1956 | |
Governor | Friend Richardson C. C. Young James Rolph Frank Merriam Culbert Olson Earl Warren Goodwin Knight |
Preceded by | Friend Richardson |
Succeeded by | A. Ronald Button |
Personal details | |
Born | Charles Gus Johnson October 12, 1880 Sweden |
Died | October 14, 1957 Sacramento, California, U.S. | (aged 77)
Political party | Republican |
Children | 3 |
Charles Gus Johnson (October 12, 1880 – October 14, 1957) was a Swedish-American politician who served as California state treasurer from 1923 to 1956.
Early life
Johnson was born on October 12, 1880, in Sweden.[1]
Career
From 1913 to 1921, Johnson served as California State Superintendent of Weights and Measures.[1] Elected as California state treasurer in 1923, he was the longest-serving state treasurer. Johnson was forced to resign on October 31, 1956, after stories began to emerge over him funneling state funds into personal loans. He was a member of the California Republican Party.
Personal life
Johnson has three children: Virginia L. Johnson, Claire Fitzgerald, and George W. Johnson.[1] Johnston died on October 14, 1957, in Sacramento, California, at age 77.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d "Charles G. Johnson". Join California. Retrieved August 7, 2012.
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