Willard Arnold Johnson
Willard Arnold Johnson | |
|---|---|
Johnson in the 1920s | |
| 25th Lieutenant Governor of Texas | |
| In office January 21, 1919 – January 18, 1921 | |
| Governor | William P. Hobby |
| Preceded by | William P. Hobby |
| Succeeded by | Lynch Davidson |
| Member of the Texas Senate from the 29th district | |
| In office January 10, 1911 – January 14, 1919 | |
| Preceded by | John Warren Veale |
| Succeeded by | William Stephen Bell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 28, 1862 |
| Died | May 5, 1923 (aged 60) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | University of Texas |
Willard Arnold Johnson (August 28, 1862 – May 5, 1923) was an American politician who served as the 25th lieutenant governor of Texas from 1919 to 1921 and as a member for the 29th district in the Texas Senate from 1911 to 1919.[1]
Life and career
Johnson attended the University of Texas studying political science and journalism.[2]
In 1911, Johnson was elected to represent 29th district of the Texas Senate, serving until 1919,[1] when Johnson was elected to the Texas lieutenant governorship,[3] serving under Governor William P. Hobby. He served until 1921,[4] when he was succeeded by Lynch Davidson.[3]
Johnson died in May 1923, at the age of 60.[1]
References
- ^ a b c "Willard Arnold Johnson". Legislative Reference Library of Texas. Retrieved December 16, 2022.
- ^ Anderson, H. Allen. "Johnson, W. A. (1862–1923)". Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved December 16, 2022.
- ^ a b "Lieutenant Governors of Texas". Texas State Library and Archives Commission. Retrieved December 16, 2022.
- ^ "Presiding Officers of the Texas Legislature: 1846-2016" (PDF). Legislative Reference Library of Texas. 2016. Retrieved December 16, 2022.
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