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
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.
Career
From 1913 to 1921, Johnson served as California State Superintendent of Weights and Measures.
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
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.
Personal life
Johnson has three children: Virginia L. Johnson, Claire Fitzgerald, and George W. Johnson.
Johnston died on October 14, 1957, in
Sacramento, California
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, at age 77.
References
External links
Political Graveyard
State treasurers of California
1880 births
1957 deaths
California Republicans
Swedish emigrants to the United States
20th-century American politicians
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