Charles G. Johnson

For the Australian businessman and politician from Adelaide, see Charles George Johnson.

Charles G. Johnson
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 (1880-10-12)October 12, 1880 Sweden
Died	October 14, 1957(1957-10-14) (aged 77) Sacramento, California, U.S.
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

1. "Charles G. Johnson". Join California. Retrieved August 7, 2012.

External links

• Political Graveyard

Political offices
Preceded by Edward D. Roberts	State Treasurer of California 1923–1956	Succeeded by A. Ronald Button