Lloyd Johnson was born August 30, 1910 at Litchville, North Dakota, to Jake and Petra Johnson. Lloyd was the fifth of seven °children. He received his school education at Litchville. Lloyd was only seven years old when his father passed away, having to learn the hardships of life at an early age.

Minnie Rieth was born to Tobias and Karoline Rieth, December 31, 1906, at the family farm in Green Township of Barnes County. Minnie was the youngest of eight children. She received her education at Green School.

Lloyd Johnson and Minnie Rieth were united in marriage March 30, 1932 in Moorhead, Minnesota. They made their home with Minnie's mother, Karoline and brother John Rieth. After the death of Karoline, Lloyd and Minnie bought the farm home from the Rieth estate.

In 1952 Lloyd went to work for the State Water Commission while his family ran the farm. In 1962 he returned to farming which he shared with his family until the time of his death on October 4, 1974. Minnie still stays on the farm while her youngest son Russell of Valley City, engages in farming the land.

Three children were born to this couple:

Howard L. Johnson, born December 22, 1932; Doria A. (Mrs. Noel Murray), born May 14, 1934 and Russell L. Johnson, born December 9, 1940.

Source: Barnes County History 1976 Page 115