Carl J. JOHNSON
- Born: 4 Feb 1882, Peterson, Fillmore County, MN 1
- Marriage: Edith M. KING on 10 Jun 1903
- Died: 1981 at age 99
Other names for Carl were Carl Johan JOHNSON and Carl Johnson VALEBY.
Noted events in his life were:
• Biography: History of Fillmore County, MN, 1912, Fillmore County, MN. JOHNSON CARL J.
BOOK - HISTORY OF FILLMORE COUNTY, MN., VOLS. 1 & 2, PUBLISHED IN 1912. Carl J. Johnson, organizer and leader of the Peterson Concert Band, was also instrumental in gathering talent for this band, and in erecting the beautiful band stand which is now an ornament to the village of Peterson. Mr. Johnson is a native of this county, born in Peterson in 1882. His parents, John Walebye and Julia (Hoff) Johnson, were born in Norway, and there grew up and were married. They came to America in 1875, first locating in Wisconsin, and two years later moving to Peterson, where the father worked at his trade as carpenter. Carl J. was educated in the common schools and after reaching young manhood, entered the mercantile business. In 1898 he went to Carimona, this county, and became manager of S. C. Thompson's general store. In this position he gave excellent satisfaction for two years, when he resigned and returned to his home town. A year later he opened for business Peterson's first exclusive restaurant and confectionery, which he operated for two years with success. Mr. Johnson is at present employed by T. A. Jackson, in the mercantile business, which position he has held the past nine years. Mr. Johnson is recorder for the village of Peterson, and has held this office since the village was organized. He is also treasurer of the board of education, having occupied this office for five years. On June 10, 1903, Mr. Johnson married Edith M. King, of Carimona, this county. She is the daughter of Osmer L. and Lucetta (Spies) King and was formerly a music teacher. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson are parents of Marion Ruth, Doris Abigal, Glen Osmer and Ray Carlton.
• Cemetery: East Grace Cemetery, 1981, Peterson, Fillmore County, MN. JOHNSON, CARL 1882 - 1981 HUSBAND OF EDITH M., 2ND WIFE HELGA AMBLE
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Carl married Edith M. KING on 10 Jun 1903. (Edith M. KING was born in 1883 and died in 1926.)
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