Calvin R. Johnson facts for kids
Calvin R. Johnson (born May 22, 1822 – died January 30, 1897) was an important person who served in the Wisconsin State Assembly. He was also a soldier and a lawyer.
About Calvin R. Johnson
Calvin R. Johnson was born on May 22, 1822, in a town called Foxborough, Massachusetts. When he was 24 years old, in 1846, he moved to Black River Falls, Wisconsin. On February 5, 1852, he married Lucy A. Marsh. They had six children together. One of their children later became a judge in Jackson County, Wisconsin. Calvin R. Johnson passed away on January 30, 1897, in Black River Falls, Wisconsin.
Calvin Johnson's Military Service
Calvin Johnson was a brave soldier who fought in two important wars for the United States. First, he served in the United States Army during the Mexican–American War. This war happened from 1846 to 1848. He served under a famous general named Winfield Scott.
Later, during the American Civil War (1861–1865), Calvin Johnson became a captain. He led soldiers in the 14th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment. This group of soldiers was part of the Union Army, fighting to keep the country together.
Calvin Johnson's Political Work
Calvin Johnson was also active in politics. He was a member of the Republican Party. He represented several areas in the Wisconsin State Assembly, which is like a state parliament. These areas included Buffalo, Jackson, and Trempealeau counties.
After his time in the Assembly, another person named Orlando Brown took his place. Besides serving in the Assembly, Johnson also held other important jobs in Jackson County. He was the Register of Deeds, which means he kept official records. He also worked as the District Attorney, which is a lawyer who represents the government in court.
