Otis Wells Johnson

Otis Wells Johnson (March 12, 1855 – September 27, 1926) was an American manufacturer, banker, and Republican politician. He represented Racine and Kenosha counties in the Wisconsin Senate during the 1903 and 1905 sessions.[1]

For the Mayor of Savannah, Georgia, see Otis Johnson. For the musician, see Otis Johnson (musician). For the baseball player, see Otis Johnson (baseball).
Otis Wells Johnson
Member of the Wisconsin Senate
from the 3rd district
In office
January 5, 1903 – January 7, 1907
Preceded byJohn F. Reynolds
Succeeded byIsaac T. Bishop
Personal details
Born(1855-03-12)March 12, 1855
Saugatuck, Michigan, U.S.
DiedSeptember 27, 1926(1926-09-27) (aged 71)
Racine, Wisconsin, U.S.
Resting placeMound Cemetery, Racine
Political partyRepublican
Spousemarried
Children
  • Josephine Johnson
  • (Mrs. David Foster)
  • Helen Johnson
  • Catherine Johnson
OccupationManufacturer, banker

Biography

He attended public schools, and later the University of Maine at Farmington.[2] He was first employed in the lumber industry in St. Ignace, Michigan, later for a while in a Chicago lumberyard, and afterwards at St. Ignace again, where he resided until he came to Racine, Wisconsin in 1890 where he engaged in the manufacture of farm wagons.[3]

Johnson was elected to the Senate as a member of the Republican Party and served from 1903 to 1907.[4]

References
  1. "Otis Wells Johnson (1855-1926)". Find a Grave. Retrieved 14 April 2018.
  2. Wisconsin Blue Book. 1903. p. 1,077.
  3. Wisconsin Blue Book. 1903. p. 1,077.
  4. "Statewide County WI Archives Biographies.....Johnson, Otis Wells". USGenWeb Archives. Retrieved 2011-12-10.


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