Charles Gus Johnson (October 12, 1880 – October 14, 1957) was a Swedish-American politician who served as California state treasurer from 1923 to 1956.
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 (aged 77) Sacramento, California, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Children | 3 |
Early life
editCareer
editFrom 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, which were started by A. Ronald Button who assumed the position of Treasurer after Johnson, alleging that Johnson was funnelling state funds into personal loans; none of which was proving. He was a member of the California Republican Party.
Personal life
editJohnson 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
edit- ^ a b c d "Charles G. Johnson". Join California. Retrieved August 7, 2012.
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