Both August Johnson and Christina Person were born in Sweden. August, on August 28, 1871 and Christina on April 12, 1879. They were married August 5, 1901 at Carrington.
They first settled in Pennsylvania but later came to Foster County because they had some relatives here.
They purchased land on Section 29 in Glenfield Township. A grandson, David Utke, now lives on the farm.
The Johnsons had five children: Alice, Ruth, Eileen, Joyce and Arthur.
Mr. Johnson died February 1, 1942, and Mrs. Johnson died June 16, 1948. They are buried at Glenfield.
Source: A History of Foster County 1983 Page 51B