Herbert Fisk Johnson (May 27, 1868 – February 14, 1928) was an American businessman. He was the son of company founder Samuel Curtis Johnson Sr. He was the second

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of his family to lead S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc., of Racine, Wisconsin, United States.

Early life

Born near

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, Johnson moved to

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with his family. He then moved to

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Career

When he became partner in 1906, Johnson's Prepared Paste Wax Company was renamed S. C. Johnson & Son.

Personal life

He died in 1928, without leaving a will, and after a long legal battle, his estate was split equally between his two children, Herbert Fisk Johnson Jr. and Henrietta Johnson Louis. Herbert was the third generation to lead the company.

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Family of Samuel Curtis Johnson Sr. Businesspeople from Racine, Wisconsin 1868 births 1928 deaths People from Elkhorn, Wisconsin People from Elyria, Ohio Phillips family (New England) {{US-business-bio-1860s-stub