Frank B. Johnson (November 13, 1894 – February 5, 1949) was an American druggist and politician. Born in

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, Johnson served in the

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during

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. Johnson went to the

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and became a druggist. He served on the Brainerd City Council and was mayor of Brainerd. His grandfather was

Parsons King Johnson Parsons King Johnson (May 8, 1816 – November 23, 1907) was an American pioneer. Born in Brandon, Vermont, he settled in St. Paul, Minnesota Territory in 1849. He was the first person to settle in what is now Mankato, Minnesota Mankato ...

. He served in the

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from 1947 until his death. He died in Brainerd of a heart attack.'Johnson Rites To Be Held Tuesday A.M.' Brainerd Daily Press (Minnesota), February 7, 1949

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