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 began to emerge over him funneling state funds into personal loans. 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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